Miele TDA 150 Operating Instructions Manual

Miele TDA 150 Operating Instructions Manual

Condenser dryer
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Operating instructions

for condenser dryers
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. 09 938 570

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions for condenser dryers 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. 09 938 570...
  • Page 2: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Energy saving tips material 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 transportation.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caring for the environment .................. 2 Warning and Safety instructions ................. 5 Operating the tumble dryer................. 13 Control panel......................13 Before using for the first time................. 14 Laundry care......................15 How to dry correctly .................... 16 Brief instructions ....................16 Changing the programme sequence ..............
  • Page 4 Contents Installation site ....................... 38 Transporting the tumble dryer to its installation site ......... 38 Building under a continous worktop / in a kitchen run ........38 Washer-dryer stack................... 38 Levelling the dryer..................... 39 Room in which the dryer is located ..............39 Before moving the tumble dryer again (e.g.
  • Page 5: 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 6 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 7 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.
  • Page 8: Correct Use

    This tumble dryer must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g. on a ship).  Do not make any alterations to the tumble dryer, unless authorised to do so by Miele.  Please observe the instructions in "Installation and connection" and the "Technical data".
  • Page 9 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 10 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. professional dry-cleaning agents). – Items which contain a large proportion of rubber, foam rubber or rubber-like materials.
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions  The dryer must not be used without the fluff filters in place or if the fluff filters are damaged in any way.  The fluff filters must be cleaned regularly.  The dryer must not be used without the condenser unit in place. ...
  • Page 12 (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 13: Operating The Tumble Dryer

    Operating the tumble dryer Control panel a Display h min See the following page for more information. b Check / fault indicator lights See "Problem solving guide" The PC check light is also used by service technicians to run diagnostic checks on your tumble dryer and may be used to update programming data in the future.
  • Page 14: Before Using For The First Time

    Operating the tumble dryer Display h min Drum lighting When the dryer is switched on at the The display shows: mains and the door is opened, the – The programme duration (h min = drum lighting will come on. It will go out hours and minutes) a few minutes later to save energy.
  • Page 15: Laundry Care

    Laundry care Garment care label symbols – Down-filled garments have linings which have a tendency to shrink, Drying depending on the quality of the  Normal/higher temperature items. They can be partially dried Low temperature  using the Smoothing programme. ...
  • Page 16: How To Dry Correctly

    How to dry correctly Brief instructions  Load the tumble dryer  Press the Door button to open the The headings numbered (, ,  ...) door. show the operating sequence and can be used as a brief guide to using your ...
  • Page 17 How to dry correctly  Select a programme  Remove the laundry when the programme has finished There is a cooling down phase at the end of the drying sequence The programme is not finished until  lights up and the buzzer sounds. After the programme has finished, the drum will continue to rotate in a special rhythm, depending on the programme...
  • Page 18: Changing The Programme Sequence

    Changing the programme sequence Once a programme has started Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started ... changing the programme once it has started  Restart the programme You cannot change to another immediately after adding or programme once a programme has removing items.
  • Page 19: Programme Chart

    Programme chart Cottons Max. load 7.0 kg* Normal+, Normal ** Use for Single and multi-layered cotton fabric such as towelling, jerseywear, T-shirts, underwear, workwear, covers, flannelette bed linen and baby clothes. Note The Cottons Normal  programme is the most energy-efficient for drying cotton items with normal residual moisture levels.
  • Page 20 Programme chart Minimum iron Max. load 3.5 kg* Normal, Hand iron Use for Minimum iron items made of cotton, synthetic or mixed fibre, e.g.: tops, dresses, workwear, tunics, trousers, table linen and socks. Note With the Hand iron drying level, items are dried with very little creasing, depending on fabric type and amount of laundry.
  • Page 21 Programme chart Gentle smoothing Max. load: 1.0 kg* 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 22: 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 Empty container indicator light will come on if the maximum level of the condensed water container is reached.
  • Page 23: Cleaning The Fluff Filters

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the fluff filters When to clean Clean the surfaces of the fluff filters in the door and the door opening after each drying programme. Always check the fluff filters if the Clean out airways indicator light comes on.
  • Page 24: Cleaning Them With Water

    Cleaning and care Cleaning them with water Replacing them If there is a great deal of compacted  Do not replace them if they are fluff on any of the filters, they can be damp or wet. Damp or wet filters removed and cleaned with water.
  • Page 25: 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 multi- purpose cleaning agents. 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 26: Cleaning The Condenser Unit

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the condenser unit Check the condenser unit at least once a year. If the dryer is used frequently, then clean the condenser unit on a regular basis. Always check the fluff filters and the condenser unit if the Clean out airways indicator light comes on.
  • Page 27: Checking The Condenser Unit

    Cleaning and care If you cannot see any fluff:  Replace the condenser unit (see following page). If you can see some fluff:  Clean the condenser unit as described below. Cleaning the condenser unit When rinsing the condenser unit, make sure you position it as shown in the next two illustrations.
  • Page 28 Cleaning and care Checking and cleaning the condenser unit housing  Then flush the unit through from the front.  Remove any soiling still visible inside the housing by hand using a damp  Check the condenser unit again for cloth.
  • Page 29: Replacing The Condenser Unit

    Cleaning and care Replacing the condenser unit  Push the condenser unit back into the housing as far as it will go.  Press against the cover and lock it with the lever. The lever will be in the horizontal position when locked.
  • Page 30: Problem Solving Guide

    The buzzer may sound  Start a programme. and the Clean out If the programme is cancelled again and a fault airways or Empty message appears, there is a fault. Contact Miele container indicator service. flashes. The programme is This is not a fault.
  • Page 31 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The Start indicator light The dryer is in standby mode. This is a normal flashes slowly and the function and does not indicate a fault. display is dark.  See "Standby" in "Programmable functions". The Clean out airways There is a build-up of fluff in the airways.
  • Page 32: Unsatisfactory Drying Results

    Problem solving guide 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 (see "Programmable functions").
  • Page 33: Other Problems

    Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause and remedy Water leaks from the The inner cover of the condenser unit has not been dryer after the locked properly and/or the condenser unit has not condenser unit has been positioned correctly. been cleaned.
  • Page 34 Problem solving guide 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 35: Changing The Lamp

     Apply a little pressure and whilst doing so turn your wrist in the direction of the arrow to open the cover. The cover will open downwards. The temperature resistant lamp should only be ordered from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department.
  • Page 36: After Sales Service

    Guarantee: Other countries For information on the appliance guarantee specific to your country please contact Miele. See end of this booklet for contact details. Optional accessories Optional accessories for this tumble dryer are available from Miele or via the internet.
  • Page 37: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection Front view a Mains connection cable e Service panel for condenser unit b Condensed water container f Four height adjustable screw feet – empty after every drying cycle g Hose for external drainage of condensed water c Control panel d Door...
  • Page 38: Rear View

    Make sure the dryer door can be opened without hindrance after Washer-dryer stack installation. The tumble dryer can be combined with a Miele washing machine in a washer- Transporting the tumble dryer to its dryer stack. The appropriate Miele installation site washer-dryer "WTV" stacking kit* is When moving the dryer, hold it by the required.
  • Page 39: Levelling The Dryer

    Installation and connection Levelling the dryer  Do not block the gap between the bottom of the tumble dryer and the floor with plinth facings, deep pile carpet etc. This would hinder a sufficient flow of air to the dryer. ...
  • Page 40: 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 current national and local safety a suitable replacement is obtained.
  • Page 41: External Condensed Water Outlet

    Installation and connection External condensed water Arranging the drain hose outlet  Do not pull on the drain hose and do not stretch it or allow it to Notes become kinked. When drying is in progress, This could damage the hose. condensed water is pumped into the condensed water container through There will be a small amount of residual...
  • Page 42: External Drainage Via A Sink Or Gully

    Installation and connection  Guide the hose to the right or left side of the dryer, as required. Leave the hose in the middle holder to prevent it from being kinked inadvertently. External drainage via a sink or gully  See "Front view" illustration. ...
  • Page 43: Installation Conditions Requiring A Non-Return Valve

    Installation and connection Installation conditions requiring a non-return valve  There is a risk of back-flow into the dryer if a non-return valve is not fitted. Back-flow could damage the dryer and also the room in which it is located. Certain installation conditions, such as those described below, require the fitting of a non-return valve.
  • Page 44 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 45: Consumption Data

    Consumption data Final spin Residual Energy Duration Load speed in a moisture domestic washing machine 1000 4.14 Cottons Normal  1000 2.28 1200 3.75 Cottons Normal  1400 3.55 1600 3.15 Cottons Hand iron 1000 3.10 1200 2.75 1400 2.55 1600 2.20 Minimum iron Normal...
  • Page 46: Technical Data

    Technical data Height 850 mm Width 595 mm Depth 587 mm Depth with door open 1062 mm Height for building under 820 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 47 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 48: Programmable Functions

    Programmable functions Altering the residual moisture The option selected will be displayed level in the Cottons by a number which will alternate with . programme  Laundry will be damper The tumble dryer is designed to dry effectively using as little energy as ...
  • Page 49: Altering The Residual Moisture Level In The "Minimum Iron" Programme

    Programmable functions Altering the residual moisture The option selected will be displayed level in the "Minimum iron" by a number which will alternate with . programme  Laundry will be damper The tumble dryer is designed to dry effectively using as little energy as ...
  • Page 50: Anti-Crease

    Programmable functions Anti-crease The option selected will be displayed by a number which will alternate with Helps prevent creasing, if laundry is . not normally removed immediately after the end of a programme. The  Anti-crease action off drum rotates at intervals for 2 hours ...
  • Page 51: Switching The Buzzer On/Off

    Programmable functions Switching the buzzer on/off The option selected will be displayed by a number which will alternate with A buzzer sounds (at intervals for a . maximum of 1 hr) to let you know the programme has finished.  Buzzer off ...
  • Page 52: Altering The Standard Drying Level In The"Automatic Plus" Programme

    Programmable functions Altering the standard drying The option selected will be displayed level in the"Automatic plus" by a number which will alternate with . programme  Standard setting - Hand iron The drying level for this programme is set to the standard Normal level. You ...
  • Page 53: Extending The Cooling Down Time

    Programmable functions Extending the cooling down The option selected will be displayed time by a number which will alternate with . The cooling down phase which takes  Factory default setting place before the end of a programme can be lengthened in two stages if ...
  • Page 54: Standby

    Programmable functions Standby Not in current programme (factory default setting) To save energy, the display goes out As described under "On". after 10 minutes and the indicator light However, indicator lights will stay on for the Start button starts flashing when the programme has started and slowly.
  • Page 55 Programmable functions The option selected will be displayed by a number which will alternate with .  On  Not in current programme (factory default setting) (The Clean out airways indicator light will also flash once)  Off (The Clean out airways indicator light will also flash twice) ...
  • Page 56: Changing The Function Of The Airways Indicator

    Programmable functions Changing the function of the The option selected will be displayed airways indicator by a number which will alternate with . Fluff should be removed after drying.  The Clean out airways indicator The Clean out airways indicator light light is deactivated will remind you to clean the filters when a certain amount of fluff has...
  • Page 57: Adjusting The Dryer's Electronics For Very Soft Water

    Programmable functions Adjusting the dryer's  Turn the programme selector to Cool air. electronics for very soft water The Empty container indicator light will  This setting should only be flash on and off slowly once and then altered if the water is so soft that it is on and off quickly twice.
  • Page 59 Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24 Dubai Tel: (01) 461 07 10, Fax: (01) 461 07 97 Tel: +971-4-341 84 44 E-Mail: info@miele.ie, Internet: www.miele.ie 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 60 TDA 150 C  en-GB M.-Nr. 09 938 570 / 00...

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