Miele TCJ 690 WP Operating Instructions Manual

Miele TCJ 690 WP Operating Instructions Manual

Heat pump tumble dryer
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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. 11 015 660

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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. 11 015 660...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Examples on how to operate the appliance ............20 Before using for the first time ................ 21 Downtime after installation..................21 Removing the protective foil and stickers ............21 Miele@home ......................21 Energy saving tips .................... 24 Energy saving tips ....................24 EcoFeedback......................25 1.
  • Page 3 Contents Programme chart .................... 36 Programmes on the control panel ................. 36 Further programmes....................40 Extras........................ 43 Gentle tumble ......................43 Freshen up......................43 Anti-crease ......................43 Buzzer........................43 Drying programme overview - Extras ..............44 Changing the programme sequence .............. 45 Condensed water container ................
  • Page 4 Contents Problem solving guide .................. 60 The display indicates the following messages or faults ........60 Unsatisfactory drying results................. 62 The drying process takes a long time..............63 General problems with the tumble dryer ............... 64 Cleaning the fluff filter in the condensed water container........66 Replacing the blocked spray jet for the Steam care programme......
  • Page 5 Display...................... 85 Buttons active .................... 85 Buttons inactive.................... 85 Display switch-off status ..................86 Memory ......................... 86 Anti-crease ......................86 Programme info ..................... 87 Miele@home ......................87 Remote control...................... 88 SmartGrid ......................88 RemoteUpdate ...................... 89 Running a RemoteUpdate ................ 89...
  • Page 6: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposing of your old material appliance The packaging is designed to protect Electrical and electronic appliances the appliance from damage during often contain valuable materials. They transportation. The packaging materials also contain specific materials, used are selected from materials which compounds and components, which are environmentally friendly for disposal...
  • Page 7: 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 8 Warning and Safety instructions  This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it by a person responsible for their safety.
  • Page 9 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 10 (e.g. on a ship).  Do not make any alterations to the tumble dryer, unless authorised to do so by Miele.  Heat pump technology and refrigerant: The heat pump in this tumble dryer uses a refrigerant which is...
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions  Please observe the instructions in “Installation and connection” and “Technical data”.  The accessibility of the plug must be always ensured in order to separate the tumble dryer from the mains.  Do not block the gap between the bottom of the tumble dryer and the floor with plinth facings, deep pile carpet etc.
  • Page 12 Warning 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 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 which have been cleaned using chemicals (e.g. professional dry-cleaning agents). –...
  • Page 14 Warning and Safety instructions  Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when exposed to heat sources such as in a tumble dryer. The items become warm, causing an oxidation reaction in the oil. Oxidation creates heat. If the heat cannot escape, the items can become hot enough to catch fire.
  • Page 15 Warning and Safety instructions  The tumble dryer must not be used without or – with damaged fluff filters. – with a damaged plinth filter. This would cause an excessive build-up of fluff which in turn would cause a fault. ...
  • 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 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 e Perfect Dry  indicator The control panel consists of a With programmes with a selectable display and various sensor controls. drying level, the Perfect Dry system The individual sensors are explained calculates the residual moisture in the following.
  • Page 19: Operating The Sensor Controls

    Operating the tumble dryer f Optical interface j Start/Stop sensor For service technicians. Touching the Start/Stop sensor starts the selected programme or g Sensor controls for Extras cancels a programme that has You can select extra options to already started. The sensor flashes augment the drying programmes.
  • Page 20: Display

    Operating the tumble dryer Identifying the selected option Display  The standard display shows the   following for a drying programme:   An activated option in a list will have a Normal 0:55 tick  next to it. ...
  • Page 21: Before Using For The First Time

    After setting up the tumble dryer, – a Wi-Fi network wait for at least one hour before switching it on. – the Miele@mobile App – a Miele user account. The user Removing the protective foil account can be created via the and stickers Miele@mobile App.
  • Page 22  Touch the OK sensor.  Set up now    To set up Miele@home now: Touch the OK sensor.  To postpone setup until later: Touch the  sensor until Set up later appears in the display and press OK...
  • Page 23 Before using for the first time  Select the required connection type Continuing setup from the display.  Confirm with the OK sensor. Connect via WPS  Refer to chapter 1. Notes on correct Connect via App laundry care  You can then select a programme Before installing the tumble dryer in and load the tumble dryer as its final location, ensure the signal...
  • Page 24: Energy Saving Tips

    Energy saving tips – If possible, make use of time- Energy saving tips variable, low-cost electricity tariffs. This dryer with heat-pump technology Ask your energy supplier for is designed for energy-saving drying information. Your tumble dryer's cycles. You can save even more Delay start function will be useful as energy with the following measures, you can select when during the next...
  • Page 25: Ecofeedback

    Energy saving tips 2. Actual consumption EcoFeedback You can view the actual energy You can view information about the consumption during the programme or energy consumption of your tumble at the end of the programme. dryer with the  sensor. ...
  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 28: Loading The Tumble Dryer

    2. Loading the tumble dryer Two positions for inserting a Loading the laundry fragrance flacon Textiles may be damaged. See the section “Fragrance flacon” for Before loading the dryer, read “1. information on how to use fragrance Notes on correct laundry care.” flacons.
  • Page 29: Selecting A Programme

    3. Selecting a programme Switching on the tumble dryer Selecting a programme The dryer is switched on by selecting a There are three possible ways to select programme, and switched off by turning a programme: the programme selector to the  1.
  • Page 30 3. Selecting programmes via the “Further programmes/” setting and MobileControl  programme the display: selector position and the Miele@mobile App Useful tip: In order to use MobileControl , the dryer must be logged on to the Wi-Fi network and Remote control must be switched on.
  • Page 31: Selecting Programme Settings

    4. Selecting programme settings Selecting timed drying programmes Programme settings and other programmes Selecting a drying level with a drying Warm air, Cool air, Basket programme programme You can change the duration in 10 Cottons, Minimum iron, Delicates, Pre- minute increments. ironing, Shirts, Express, Denim, Outerwear, Sportswear, Steam care, Cool air: 20 min.–1:00 h.
  • Page 32: Selecting Extras

    4. Selecting programme settings Setting the Delay start time Selecting Extras  Touch the  sensor. Freshen up Gentle tumble The following will appear in the display:  Anti-crease Buzzer Start in   Touch a sensor control to select the desired Extra.
  • Page 33 4. Selecting programme settings The selected Delay start time has been Setting the timeframe cancelled. If you have activated the SmartGrid function in Settings, SmartStart in After the programme has started, the instead of will appear in the Start in selected Delay start time can only be display when you touch the ...
  • Page 34: Starting The Programme

    5. Starting the programme The drying level reached for the Starting a programme selected drying programme will light up  Touch the flashing Start/Stop sensor. in the display. You can view the selected drying level The Start/Stop sensor will light up and or time again: Drying appears in the display.
  • Page 35: End Of Programme - Unloading The Drum

    6. End of programme - unloading the drum  Remove the fluff from the 2 fluff filters At the end of the programme in the door opening (see “Cleaning The programme is finished when Finish/ and care - Fluff filters”). Anti-crease Finished appears in the...
  • Page 36: Programme Chart

    Programme chart All weights marked with * are based on the weight of dry laundry. Programmes on the control panel Cottons  Max. load 9.0 kg* Items Cotton items such as those described under Cottons Normal with normal residual moisture. Notes Items are dried to a Normal level only.
  • Page 37 – Remove garments as soon as the programme has finished. Shirts Max. load 2.0 kg* Normal plus, Normal, Slightly dry, Hand iron , Hand iron  Items Shirts and blouses. MobileControl  The Miele@mobile App is used for selecting programmes and operating the machine.
  • Page 38 Programme chart Steam care Max. load 1.0 kg* Normal, Hand iron  Items – Cotton and linen fabric. – Minimum iron items made of cotton, synthetic or mixed fibre. For example: cotton trousers, jackets, anoraks, and shirts. Notes – For dampening items before ironing. –...
  • Page 39 Programme chart Proofing Max. load 2.5 kg* Items Microfibre fabric, skiwear, outerwear, fine close weave cotton garments (poplin), or tablecloths which are suitable for drying in a tumble dryer and have been treated to provide a water and dirt- resistant finish. Notes –...
  • Page 40: Further Programmes

    Programme chart Further programmes Denim Max. load 3.0 kg* Normal plus, Normal, Slightly dry, Hand iron , Hand iron  Items Denim garments, e.g. jackets, jeans, shirts, and skirts. Warm air Max. load 9.0 kg* Items – For completely drying multi-layered fabrics whose layers have different drying characteristics, e.g.
  • Page 41 Any item which only needs airing. Basket programme Max. load for basket 3.5 kg Notes – This programme must only be used with the Miele drying basket TRK 555 (optional accessory) fitted. – It is essential to observe the operating instructions for the drying basket.
  • Page 42 Programme chart Silks handcare Max. load 1.0 kg* Items Silk garments which are suitable for drying in a tumble dryer, e.g. blouses and shirts. Notes – This programme reduces creasing. Items are not dried completely. – Remove garments as soon as the programme has finished.
  • Page 43: Extras

    Extras Anti-crease The drying programmes can be supplemented with various Extras. After the programme has finished, the However, Freshen up and Gentle drum will continue to rotate at intervals. tumble cannot be combined. This helps prevent creasing if the laundry is not removed immediately Freshen up Gentle tumble after the end of the programme.
  • Page 44: Drying Programme Overview - Extras

    Extras Drying programme overview - Extras Freshen up Gentle tumble Anti-crease Buzzer Cottons  – – Cottons Minimum iron  Delicates – Woollens – – handcare Shirts – – Steam care – – Bed linen Proofing – –  Pre-ironing –...
  • Page 45: Changing The Programme Sequence

    Changing the programme sequence  Turn the programme selector to a Changing a programme after it different programme. has started  Touch the Start/Stop sensor. You cannot change to another programme once a programme has Adding or removing laundry started (this prevents unintentional alterations).
  • Page 46 Changing the programme sequence Adding laundry during the Delay start period You can open the door to add or remove laundry. – All programme settings will be saved. – You can change the drying level, if required.  Open the door. ...
  • Page 47: 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 container after every drying programme. Empty container. See  indicator will light up when the maximum level in the condensed water container is reached.
  • Page 48: Preparing The Condensed Water Container For Steam Care

    Condensed water container Preparing the condensed water container for Steam care During Steam care, the condensed water collected in the condensed water container is sprayed into the drum via a spray jet. The condensed water container must therefore be filled with water to at least the –min– marker.
  • Page 49: Fragrance Flacon

    Fragrance flacon FragranceDos – 2 positions for Using a fragrance flacon inserting a fragrance flacon Removing the protective seal from the fragrance flacon Fragrance flacons (optional accessories) can be used to give your Only hold the fragrance flacon as laundry a pleasant scent. illustrated.
  • Page 50: 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. It can be inserted on the left or the right-hand side beside the grip.  Insert the fragrance flacon in the opening as far as it will go.
  • Page 51: Opening The Fragrance Flacon

    Fragrance flacon The fragrance will also be noticeable in the room air during the process. The Cool Air programme will not generally apply fragrance. Closing the fragrance flacon After drying, the fragrance flacon should be closed to prevent the fragrance from escaping needlessly.
  • Page 52: 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 online at flacons, only remove the protective www.miele-shop.com. seal just before use.
  • Page 53: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Removing visible fluff Fluff filters Useful tip: You can use a vacuum This tumble dryer has 2 fluff filters in cleaner so that you can remove the fluff the door opening: the upper and lower without touching it. fluff filters trap fluff produced during ...
  • Page 54: 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 55: Cleaning The Fluff Filters With Water

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the fluff filters with water  Wipe the smooth plastic surfaces of the fluff filters with a damp cloth to clean them.  Rinse the filters with warm running water.  Shake the fluff filters thoroughly and then dry them carefully.
  • Page 56: Cleaning The Plinth Filter

    Cleaning and care Removing the plinth filter Cleaning the plinth filter Clean the plinth filter when Clean the plinth filter. See  lights up or when the programme duration has been extended. To delete the message:  Confirm with  Press the round, indented area on the heat exchanger access panel to open The panel will spring open.
  • Page 57: Cleaning The Plinth Filter

    Cleaning and care  Check whether the cooling fins are Cleaning the plinth filter blocked with fluff (as follows).  Pull the handle out of the plinth filter.  Clean the filter thoroughly under running water.  Squeeze the water out of the plinth filter thoroughly.
  • Page 58: Checking The Heat Exchanger Unit

     Carefully vacuum up any visible fluff guide pins. or dirt. – The word Miele on the handle must be the correct way up.  Push the plinth filter in completely. Insert the right guide pin at the same time.
  • Page 59: Cleaning The Dryer

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the dryer  Damage or ineffective drying when drying without a plinth filter or Disconnect the dryer from the with the heat exchanger flap open. electricity supply. An excessive accumulation of fluff can damage the dryer in the long ...
  • Page 60: 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 61  Service Fault F  Switch the dryer off and then on again. lights up after a  Start a programme. programme is If the programme terminates again with the same cancelled. error message, then there is a fault. Contact Miele.
  • Page 62: 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. Tip: You can alter the residual moisture level for some programmes.
  • Page 63: 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 too long or warm. even switches off.*  Ventilate the room thoroughly. Detergent residues, hair and fine fluff can clog the filters.
  • Page 64: General Problems With The Tumble Dryer

    Problem solving guide General problems with the tumble dryer Problem Possible cause and remedy There are operating This is not a fault. noises (whirring/ The compressor (heat pump) is operating or you have humming). selected the Steam care programme.  No action is required. These are normal noises caused by the operation of the compressor or condensate pump.
  • Page 65 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause and remedy Insufficient jet spray for The fluff filter in the condensed water container is the Steam care clogged. programme.  Clean the fluff filter in the condensed water container. See the section “Cleaning the fluff filter in the condensed water container”...
  • Page 66: Cleaning The Fluff Filter In The Condensed Water Container

    Problem solving guide Cleaning the fluff filter in the condensed water container If you are experiencing problems running the Steam care programme, the fluff filter at the end of the hose which is connected to the rubber seal in the condensed water container could be blocked.
  • Page 67: Replacing The Blocked Spray Jet For The Steam Care Programme

    Problem solving guide  Open the door of the tumble dryer. Replacing the blocked spray jet for the Steam care The spray jet is located in the top left of programme the door opening. Limescale deposits will impair the water jet of the spray jet. In this case, the spray jet must be removed and replaced with a new one (optional accessory).
  • Page 68: 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 69: 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 70: Rear View

    Installation and connection Version 2 Rear view The drain hose b for condensed water Depending on the model of your is wound up in the middle of the rear tumble dryer, the guide path for the panel. The accessories for external condensed water drain hose on the drainage of condensed water are rear of the dryer will be different.
  • Page 71: Transporting The Tumble Dryer

    Installation and connection Transporting the tumble dryer to its Transporting the tumble dryer installation site  Danger of injury to people and  Make sure the fixings at the back damage to property caused by of the lid are secure. moving the appliance incorrectly.
  • Page 72: Installation

    Installation and connection Installation Levelling the dryer  The appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the tumble dryer, in such a way that a full opening of the tumble dryer door is resticted.
  • Page 73: Before Moving The Tumble Dryer Again (E.g. When Moving House)

    The tumble dryer can also be combined of the pump. This water can run out if with a Miele washing machine in a the tumble dryer is tipped up when it is washer-dryer stack. The appropriate being moved.
  • Page 74: Externally Draining Condensed Water

    Installation and connection 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 75: Arranging The Drain Hose

    Installation and connection  Pull the drain hose off its connection. Arranging the drain hose  Unwind the hose and pull it carefully  Risk of damage to the drain hose out of the holders. due to improper use. A damaged drain hose can cause ...
  • Page 76 Installation and connection Direct connection to a sink drain outlet  Press the small catches on the left and right of the hose holder with your thumbs (black arrows) and ...  Remove the following from the back of the dryer at the top: Adapter 1 and ...
  • Page 77 Installation and connection  Fit the adapter 1 to the sink drain outlet using the nut 2. The nut is usually fitted with a washer which must be removed.  Attach the end of the hose 4 to the adapter 1. ...
  • Page 78: Electrical Connection

    Installation and connection Electrical connection Important This tumble dryer is supplied with a The wires in the mains lead are mains cable with moulded plug. coloured in accordance with the following code: The accessibility of the plug must be Green/yellow = earth always ensured in order to separate the Blue = neutral tumble dryer from the mains.
  • Page 79: Technical Data

    Technical data Height 850 mm Width 596 mm Depth 636 mm Depth with door open 1054 mm Height for building under 850 mm (+5/-5 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 l Maximum capacity...
  • Page 80: Consumption Data

    Consumption data Final spin speed in a Residual Energy Duration Load domestic washing moisture machine min. Cottons  1,000 1.63 1,000 0.86 Cottons Normal 1,200 1.45 1,400 1.40 1,600 1.25 Cottons Normal 1,000 1.70 incl. Gentle tumble Cottons Hand iron  1,000 1.25 1,200...
  • Page 81: Settings

    Settings Selecting settings Calling up settings  Touch the  or  sensor until the Settings can be altered to adapt the setting you want appears in the electronics of the dryer to different display. requirements. Settings can be altered at any time. –...
  • Page 82: Language

    Settings Language  Cooling down temperature The display can be set to appear in The laundry will be cooled down one of several different languages. automatically before the end of the programme. The automatic cooling The flag  after the word Language phase at the end of a programme can (Sprache in German) acts as a guide in be set to a cooler level for all drying...
  • Page 83: Keypad Tone

    Settings Keypad tone Airways indicator Each touch of a sensor is confirmed Fluff must be removed after every with an audible tone. drying programme. In addition, this indicator will remind you to clean the Options filters when a certain amount of fluff has collected in them: –...
  • Page 84: Conductivity

    Settings Conductivity Consumption This setting is only relevant for regions You can display the total with very soft water. consumption. Options Very soft water can result in unsatisfactory drying results. – Previous programme You should only select this setting if Displays the energy consumption in the water used for washing the the last programme run...
  • Page 85: Code

    If you forget the code, the dryer will need to be unlocked by a Controls the brightness of the sensor Miele service technician. controls that can be activated. –        (dark) –        (bright)
  • Page 86: Display Switch-Off Status

    Settings Display switch-off status Memory To save energy the display and sensor The dryer saves the settings that were controls will go out after 10 minutes last selected for a drying programme and the Start/Stop sensor will flash (drying level and/or Extras, or the slowly.
  • Page 87: Programme Info

    – The Wi-Fi connection will be reset to Miele@home the factory setting. Control the networking of your dryer Miele@home is no longer set up. In with your home Wi-Fi network. order to use Miele@home again, a new connection must be established.
  • Page 88: Remote Control

    Miele@home setting is set up and activated. activated. Once the Miele@mobile App has been This function can be used for starting installed on your mobile device, you your dryer automatically at a time can check the status of your dryer when energy rates are more from anywhere and start it remotely.
  • Page 89: Remoteupdate

    Wi-Fi network and you have an account in the Miele@mobile – Do not switch off the dryer during a App. The dryer must be registered in RemoteUpdate.
  • Page 91 Miele Experience Centre South Melbourne: Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011 206-210 Coventry Street South Melbourne, VIC 3205 Miele Experience Centre Auckland: Miele Experience Centre and Office Sydney: 8 College Hill 3 Skyline Place Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011 Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086 Telephone:...
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