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Heat pump tumble 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-AU, NZ
M.-Nr. 09 778 120

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions Heat pump tumble 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-AU, NZ M.-Nr. 09 778 120...

  • Page 2: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Ensure that your old appliance presents no danger to children while being material stored for disposal. The packaging is designed to protect the appliance from damage during Energy saving tips transportation. The packaging materials To avoid unnecessarily long drying used are selected from materials which times and high consumption of energy:...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caring for the environment .................. 2 Warning and Safety instructions ................. 6 Operating the tumble dryer................. 17 Control panel......................17 Display ........................18 Before using for the first time................20 EcoFeedback......................21 1. Notes on correct laundry care ................ 22 Points to note regarding washed laundry ..............
  • Page 4 Contents Fluff filters ......................41 Removing visible fluff..................41 Cleaning the fluff filters and air flow openings thoroughly........ 42 Plinth filter ......................43 Removing the plinth filter .................. 43 Cleaning the plinth filter ..................43 Cleaning the plinth filter panel ................44 Checking the heat exchanger unit ..............
  • Page 5 Contents Technical data ..................... 73 Settings menu ...................... 74 Calling up settings ....................74 Language ......................74 Drying levels ......................75 Extended cool down ....................75 Airways indicator....................75 Buzzer volume ...................... 76 Keypad tone......................76 Conductivity ......................76 Total consumption ....................76 PIN Code........................

  • 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 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 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.
  • Page 9 (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 10 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 11: Correct Use

    Warning and Safety instructions Correct use  Caution! Risk of fire. 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 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 desposits (such as cosmetics, lotions etc).
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions  Warning: Ensure that you always wait until the end of the programme before removing the laundry. If the drying programme is stopped prematurely, remove the laundry immediately and hang it up or spread it out to cool it down. ...
  • Page 14 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 15 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 16 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 17: Operating The Tumble Dryer

    Operating the tumble dryer Control panel a Display with sensors f Extras buttons See the following page for more Various options can be added to the information. programmes. b Start/Stop button g Programme selector For starting the programme selected For selecting the programme. and cancelling a programme once it h Optical interface has started.

  • Page 18: Display

    Operating the tumble dryer Display Settings The Settings menu is opened by touching the  and  sensors at the same time. Settings can be changed to alter the dryer's electronics to suit different requirements. Please refer to "Settings menu" at the end of this booklet for more information.
  • Page 19 Operating the tumble dryer Perfect Dry indicator Examples on how to operate the appliance With programmes with a selectable drying level, the Perfect Dry system Scrolling through a list calculates the residual moisture present The  arrows in the display indicate in the laundry to ensure a precise that a selection is available: drying result.

  • Page 20: Before Using For The First Time

    When the tumble dryer is switched on, the welcome display Miele Willkommen will appear briefly. Setting the language You will be asked to select the language you want for the display. It is possible to change the language at any time via Settings.

  • Page 21: Ecofeedback

    EcoFeedback You can use the EcoFeedback sensor The estimate will vary depending on the to call up information about the energy programme and any options selected. consumption of your dryer. 2. Actual consumption Touching the EcoFeedback sensor will  Touch the EcoFeedback sensor. call up two types of information: You can view the actual amount of –...

  • Page 22: 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 23: Garment Care Label Symbols

    1. Notes on correct laundry care Garment care label symbols – Down-filled garments have linings which have a tendency to shrink, Drying depending on the quality of the item. They can be partially dried using the  Normal/Higher temperature Gentle smoothing programme. ...

  • Page 24: Loading The Tumble Dryer

    2. Loading the tumble dryer  It is essential to read "1. Notes on correct laundry care" first of all.  Switch the tumble dryer on by pressing the  button. The interior drum lighting will come on. The interior drum lighting will automatically go out after a few minutes and/or after the start of a programme to save energy.

  • Page 25: Selecting A Programme And Starting It

    3. Selecting a programme and starting it Selecting a programme Further programmes The further programmes can be selected via the display.  Turn the programme selector. Different programmes and setting options will light up in the display,  Automatic plus depending on the position of the programme selector.
  • Page 26 3. Selecting a programme and starting it Programmes with drying levels Other programmes and the timed drying programmes – Cottons, Minimum iron, Delicates, Denim, Shirts, Express, Gentle – Cottons , Woollens handcare, smoothing, Steam smoothing, Silks handcare, Proofing Automatic plus, Sportswear, The drying level is preset and cannot Outerwear be altered.

  • Page 27: Selecting Any Extras Or Delay Start (If Required)

    3. Selecting a programme and starting it Selecting any Extras or Delay Starting the programme start (if required)  Press the flashing Start/Stop button. The Start/Stop button will now light up Extras constantly. Drying and the programme duration will light up in the display. When using programmes with a selectable drying level, the drying level reached will light up later on instead of Drying.

  • Page 28: Removing The Laundry At The End Of The Programme

    4. Removing the laundry at the end of the programme End of programme/Anti-crease Check that all items have been removed from the drum. At the end of the programme: Anti- If items are left in the dryer, they crease/Finish (if anti-crease has been could be damaged by overdrying selected) or Finish will light up.

  • Page 29: Extras

    Extras odours will not be removed as effectively from parts of garments made of synthetic fibres. Auto load control This Extra should be used if you only want to dry half the load given in the display and quoted in the "Programme chart".
  • Page 30 Extras The following Extras can be selected in addition to the programmes: Gentle Freshen Auto load Anti- Buzzer crease tumble control – – –  Cottons Cottons Minimum iron – – – – Woollens handcare – – – Silks handcare –...

  • Page 31: Delay Start

    Delay start Selecting Delay start Starting Delay start With Delay start you can delay the start  Press the Start/Stop button. of the programme by up to a maximum The display will show the Delay start of 24 hours. time counting down in hours and ...

  • Page 32: Programme Chart

    Programme chart Cottons  Max. load 8.0 kg* Items Cotton items such as those described under Cottons Normal with normal residual moisture. Note Items are dried to a Normal level only. Cottons Max. load 8.0 kg* Extra dry, Normal +, Normal, Slightly dry Items Single and multi-layered cotton fabric such as towelling, jerseywear, T-shirts, underwear, workwear, covers, flannelette bed linen and...

  • Page 33: Woollens Handcare

    Programme chart Woollens handcare Max. load 2.0 kg Items Woollen garments and fabric containing wool blends, e.g. pullovers, jackets. Notes – Wool and wool blend items are only fluffed up; they are not dried completely. – Remove garments as soon as the programme has finished. Silks handcare Max.

  • Page 34: Express

    Programme chart Express Max. load 4.0 kg* Extra dry, Normal +, Normal, Slightly dry, Hand iron , Hand iron , Machine iron Items Garments suitable for the Cottons programme. Note The programme duration is shorter. Denim Max. load 3.0 kg* Normal +, Normal, Slightly dry, Hand iron , Hand iron ...

  • Page 35: Warm Air

    Programme chart Warm air Max. load 8.0 kg* Items – Multi-layered fabric whose layers have different drying characteristics, e.g. jackets, pillows, sleeping bags and other voluminous items. – For drying individual items, e.g. bath towels, bathing costumes, tea towels and small loads. Note Do not select the longest drying time to start with.

  • Page 36: Proofing

    Programme chart Proofing Max. load 2.5 kg* Normal Items Drying microfibre fabric, skiwear, outerwear, fine, closeweave 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.

  • Page 37: Outerwear O

    Basket programme: Max. load for basket 3.5 kg Notes – This programme may only be used with the Miele drying basket (optional accessory) fitted. – Use this programme to dry or air items which are suitable for drying in a tumble dryer but which are not suitable for drying using mechanical action.

  • Page 38: 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  Press the Start/Stop button. alterations). Cancel programme will light up in the If you move the programme selector, display.

  • Page 39: 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.  Empty container will light up if the maximum level of the condensed water container is reached.

  • Page 40: Preparing The Condensed Water Container For Steam Smoothing

    Cleaning and care Preparing the condensed water container for Steam smoothing  Condensed water which has collected in the condensed water container is directed into the drum in the Steam smoothing programme. The condensed water container must therefore be filled with water up to at least the –min–...

  • Page 41: 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. Useful tip: You can also use a vacuum ...

  • Page 42: Cleaning The Fluff Filters And Air Flow Openings Thoroughly

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the fluff filters and air flow  Hold the dial and pull the fluff filter openings thoroughly forwards to remove it. 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.

  • Page 43: Plinth Filter

    Cleaning and care Plinth filter Removing the plinth filter will cause the right-hand guide pin in the dryer to Only clean the plinth filter when come out. This pin ensures that the Clean out airways lights up. heat exchanger access panel can only be closed if the plinth filter is inserted To delete Clean out airways: Switch the the right way round.

  • Page 44: Cleaning The Plinth Filter Panel

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the plinth filter panel Checking the heat exchanger 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: ...

  • Page 45: 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 46: Tumble Dryer

    Cleaning and care Tumble dryer  Disconnect the machine 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 47: Fragrance Flacon

    Fragrance flacon Using a fragrance flacon (optional accessory) will add a pleasant fragrance to your laundry.  Before using a fragrance flacon, please read "Warning and safety instructions - Using a fragrance flacon (optional accessory)". Inserting a fragrance flacon Only hold the fragrance flacon as ...

  • Page 48: Before Drying

    Fragrance flacon – You will feel a slight resistance and Markers  and  must line up with hear a soft click. one another. Marker  must be in position : this is the position at which you can feel a resistance.

  • Page 49: 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 (depending on country).

  • Page 50: 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 51: Problem Solving Guide

    Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by an authorised Miele service technician. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. Some of the messages in the display are more than one line long. Touch the  or ...
  • Page 52 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause and remedy lights There is a build-up of fluff in the airways.  Clean out airways up at the end of a  Clean the fluff filters. programme  Clean the plinth filter. See "Cleaning and care". To switch off the message: ...
  • Page 53 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause and remedy The programme has finished but the laundry has not Extra cooling yet cooled down.  Either remove the laundry and spread it out to cool down or leave it in the tumble dryer to cool down during the cooling phase.

  • Page 54: 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 timed drying programme.  Select a more suitable programme next time. Tip: You can alter the residual moisture level for some programmes.

  • Page 55: Other Problems

    Problem solving guide Other problems 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 56 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause and remedy There are humming This is not a fault. noises The compressor (heat pump) is operating or you have selected the Steam smoothing programme.  No action is required. These noises are quite normal and can be heard when the compressor or the condensed water pump is operating.
  • Page 57 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause and remedy Insufficient spray to The filter in the condensed water container is remoisten the laundry blocked.  Clean the filter in the condensed water container (optional accessory): see end of this section. The spray jet in the door opening is heavily calcified. ...

  • Page 58: Bottom Right Grille

    Problem solving guide Bottom right grille  Danger of injury! Do not touch the cooling fins. You could cut  In general, the cooling fins yourself. behind the grille on the bottom right do not need cleaning. They should  Use a vacuum cleaner with a only be cleaned if the drying process dusting brush attached to clean the...
  • Page 59 Problem solving guide  Pull out the condensed water  Guide the end of the hose through container. the opening and hold it securely with one hand.  Use your other hand to pull the fluff filter off the hose. ...

  • Page 60: Steam Smoothing Spray Jet

    Problem solving guide Steam smoothing spray jet  Open the door of the tumble dryer. The spray jet is located in the top left of  Limescale deposits will impair the door opening. the spray jet. In this case, the spray jet must be removed and replaced with a new one (see "Optional accessories").

  • Page 61: 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 (see Miele. Please note, however, that a call- contact details at the back of these out charge will be applied to service instructions).

  • Page 62: 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 63: Rear View

    Installation and connection Rear view  If transporting the dryer at an angle, only tip towards the left side. a Protruding lid for holding when moving the tumble dryer (see arrows) b Accessories for external drainage of condensed water: hose clip, adapter and hose holder c Hose for external drainage of condensed water...

  • Page 64: Installation

    Installation and connection Installation  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 restricted.

  • Page 65: Ventilation

    Installation and connection Ventilation Before moving the tumble dryer again (e.g. when moving houses)  The cool air intake at the front of After each use a small quantity of the dryer must not be blocked or condensed water will collect in the area covered.

  • Page 66: Additional Installation Requirements

    – Washer-dryer stack The tumble dryer can also be combined  The dryer should not be installed with a Miele washing machine in a next to a refrigeration appliance. The washer-dryer stack. The appropriate warm air expelled from the rear of...

  • Page 67: Externally Draining Condensed Water

    Installation and connection Externally draining condensed Installation conditions requiring a non-return valve water  There is a risk of backflow into Notes the dryer if a non-return valve is not When drying is in progress, fitted. condensed water is pumped into the Backflow could damage the dryer condensed water container through and also the room in which it is...

  • Page 68: 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 69: 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 70 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 71: 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 72: Consumption Data

    Consumption data Final spin speed in a Residual Energy Duration Load domestic washing moistur machine min. Cottons  1000 2.14 1000 1.28 Cottons Normal 1200 1.90 1400 1.80 1600 1.60 Cottons Normal + Gentle tumble 1000 2.19 Cottons Hand iron  1000 1.52 1200...

  • Page 73: 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.

  • Page 74: Settings Menu

    Settings menu Calling up settings Changing a setting  Touching the  or  sensor will call The Settings menu is used to alter the up the different options for the dryer's electronics to suit different setting. requirements. Settings can be altered For example, you can at any time.

  • Page 75: Drying Levels

    Settings menu Drying levels Airways indicator You can alter the drying levels for the Fluff should be removed after drying. Cottons, Minimum iron and Automatic The Clean out airways message will plus programmes. remind you to clean the filters when a certain amount of fluff has collected in The setting selected is shown in a bar them.

  • Page 76: Buzzer Volume

    Settings menu Buzzer volume with a conductivity reading (electrical conductivity) less than 150 μS/cm. The buzzer can be set to be louder or Contact your local water authority for quieter. the conductivity level of your mains water supply. The setting selected is shown in a bar chart.

  • Page 77: Pin Code

    If you forget the code, the – Off dryer will need to be unlocked by a The display will remain on (i.e. it will Miele service technician. never go out). You can switch the display and buttons Display brightness back on again by pressing any button.

  • Page 78: Appliance Switch-Off Status

    Settings menu Appliance switch-off status Anti-crease To save energy, the dryer will switch If you have pressed the Anti-crease off automatically after 15 minutes. You button: the drum will continue to can lengthen or shorten the time. rotate in a special anti-crease rhythm for a maximum of 2 hours after the The dryer will switch off after 10, 15 or end of the drying process.
  • Page 79 Miele Australia Pty. Ltd. ACN 005 635 398 ABN 96 005 635 398 Miele Center and Head Office Melbourne: 1 Gilbert Park Drive Knoxfield, VIC 3180 Miele Center and Office Melbourne: 206-210 Coventry Street South Melbourne, VIC 3205 Miele Center and Office Sydney:...
  • Page 80 TKG 450 WP  en-AU, NZ M.-Nr. 09 778 120 / 01...

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