Replacing The Plinth Filter - Miele TWV 780 WP Operating Instructions Manual

Problem solving guide

Replacing the plinth filter

The heat exchanger can clog up.
Replace the plinth filter immediately
if you see the following signs of wear
before or after cleaning (optional ac-
cessory).
Poor fit
The edges of the plinth filter do not sit
properly and the plinth filter is out of
shape. Fluff will blow into the heat ex-
changer unfiltered through edges that
do not sit properly. This will, in time,
cause a blockage in the heat exchanger.
Deformations
Deformations indicate that the filter has
become blocked and worn by continu-
ous use.
Cracks, tears, indentations
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Fluff will blow into the heat exchanger
through cracks and tears. This will, in
time, cause a blockage in the heat ex-
changer.
White residues or residues of other col-
ours
These residues arise from laundry fibres
and traces of detergent components.
They can be found on the front and side
edges of the plinth filter. In extreme
cases, they can form stubborn crust.
Residues are a sign that the plinth filter