The Drying Cycle Duration Is Very Long - Miele TXI 680 WP Operating Instructions Manual

Frequently Asked Questions

The drying cycle duration is very long

Problem
The drying process
goes on too long or
even switches off.*
* Switch the tumble dryer off and on again before starting a new program.
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Possible cause and solution
The room in which the tumble dryer is located is too
warm.
 Ventilate the room thoroughly.
Detergent residue, hair, and fine lint can clog the
filters.
 Clean the lint filters and the plinth filter.
 Remove visible lint
– at the bottom left, behind the panel in the heat
exchanger cavity (see "Cleaning and care")
– at the bottom right of the cooling fins behind the
grille (see the end of this section)
The laundry is unevenly distributed or has rolled up.
The drum is too full.
 Untangle the laundry and remove a few items.
 Start a program.
The cold air intake (bottom right grille) is blocked.
 Move any objects such as a laundry basket away
from the dryer.
The laundry is too damp.
 Spin using a higher spin speed in the washing
machine.
Metallic components, e.g. zippers, have prevented
the dryer from registering the correct moisture level.
 Open the zippers next time.
 If the problem recurs, dry these items using the
Time Dry timed drying program.