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Operating instructions
Heat pump 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-SA
M.-Nr. 11 459 541

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions Heat pump 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-SA M.-Nr. 11 459 541...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caring for the environment ................Warnings and safety instructions ..............Operating the tumble dryer ................18 Control panel ....................... 18 How the control field works................. 19 Before using for the first time ................21 Downtime after installation.................. 21 Energy saving tips ..................... 22 1.
  • Page 3 Contents Fragrance flacon....................36 FragranceDos ...................... 36 Removing the protective seal from the fragrance flacon........ 36 Inserting a fragrance flacon................37 Opening the fragrance flacon ................38 Closing the fragrance flacon ................38 Replacing the fragrance flacon................39 Cleaning and care ..................... 40 Fluff filters......................
  • Page 4 Contents Additional installation requirements ..............60 External condensed water outlet................. 61 Installation conditions requiring a non-return valve ........61 Arranging the drain hose ................62 Examples......................62 Changing the door hinging.................. 64 Changing the hinging over ................64 Refitting ......................69 Electrical connection ..................

  • Page 5: Caring For The Environment

    Miele. By law, you are solely responsible for deleting any personal data from the appliance prior to disposal. Please ensure that your old appliance poses no risk to children while being stored prior to disposal.

  • Page 6: Warnings And Safety Instructions

    Warnings and safety instructions It is essential to read these instructions. This tumble dryer contains a refrigerant that is flammable and explosive. This tumble dryer complies with current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to property. To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the tumble dryer, please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time.
  • Page 7 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 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 9 Warnings and safety instructions  Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user, for which Miele cannot accept liability. Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele approved technician, otherwise any subsequent damage will not be covered by the warranty.
  • Page 10 This special lamp must only be used for the purpose it is intended for. It is not suitable for room lighting. Replacement lamps may only be fitted by a Miele authorised person or your Miele dealer.
  • Page 11 - Disconnect the tumble dryer from the electrical supply. - Air the room where the tumble dryer is located. - Contact your Miele dealer.  Risk of fire and explosion due to damage to the tumble dryer. The refrigerant is flammable and explosive if it leaks.
  • Page 12 Warnings and safety instructions Correct use  The maximum load for this tumble dryer is 7.0 kg (dry weight). The maximum recommended loads for individual programmes are given in the Programme chart.  To prevent the risk of fire, do not connect the tumble dryer via a controllable socket (e.g.
  • Page 13 Warnings and safety instructions  To prevent the risk of fire, textiles that have not been cleaned thoroughly or are still soiled with deposits of any kind must not be dried in this tumble dryer. This applies in particular to textiles that - have not been washed.
  • Page 14 Warnings and safety instructions  The heat pump that is essential to the operation of this tumble dryer generates a great deal of heat inside its casing. There must be a reliable means of dissipating this heat. Otherwise loads could take longer to dry or the tumble dryer might sustain damage in the long term.
  • Page 15 Warnings and safety instructions  Always close the door after use. This way you will avoid the danger of: - Children climbing onto or into the dryer or hiding things in it. - Pets or other small animals climbing into it. ...
  • Page 16 Warnings 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 leak out of the flacon. Make sure that...
  • Page 17 (available to order) to match your tumble dryer and washing machine is required.  If you order a plinth for this tumble dryer (available from your Miele dealer as an optional accessory - depending on country), make sure it is the correct one.

  • Page 18: Operating The Tumble Dryer

    Indicator lights    laundry light up when necessary h Optical interface d Gentle tumble sensor control for your Miele dealer for gentle drying i Programme selector e Time display for selecting programmes and for for the programme duration switching off.

  • Page 19: How The Control Field Works

    Operating the tumble dryer  Indicator lights How the control field works -  lights up when the condensed water container needs to be emptied. -  lights up when the plinth filter has to be cleaned. -  Perfect Dry The Perfect Dry system measures the residual moisture present in the laundry in programmes with...
  • Page 20 Operating the tumble dryer  Time display Drum lighting The remaining programme duration is The inside of the drum lights up so that displayed in hours and minutes. you don't forget any items of laundry when you empty it. With most programmes, the duration The drum lighting switches off displayed may vary or “jump”.

  • Page 21: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Downtime after installation  Damage to the tumble dryer by switching it on too soon. This can damage the heat pump. After setting up the tumble dryer wait for at least one hour before switching it on.

  • Page 22: Energy Saving Tips

    Energy saving tips - If possible, make use of time- This dryer with heat-pump technology variable, low-cost electricity tariffs. is designed for energy-saving drying Ask your energy supplier for cycles. However, you can save a little information. Your tumble dryer's more energy with the following delay start function will be useful as measures as the drying time is not...

  • Page 23: 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”...

  • Page 24: Drying

    1. Notes on correct laundry care Care label symbols Drying Tip: See the “Programme chart”. Drying It lists all programmes and their  Normal/higher temperature maximum load.  Low temperature* - Always observe the maximum recommended load for each * Select Gentle tumble programme.

  • Page 25: Load The Tumble Dryer

    2. Load the tumble dryer Fragrance flacon Loading the laundry The “Fragrance flacon” chapter Preventing textile damage. describes how to use the fragrance Before loading, read chapter “1. flacon. Notes on correct laundry care”. If you are not using a fragrance flacon: push the tab down completely (see ar- row) so that the socket is closed.

  • Page 26: Select A Programme And Start It

    3. Select a programme and start it Selecting the drying level for a drying Selecting a programme level programme The dryer is switched on by selecting a programme, and switched off by turning Cottons, Minimum iron, Delicates, the programme selector to the  Shirts, Express, Denim, Bed linen, Pre- position.

  • Page 27: Other Programmes And Timed Drying Programmes

    3. Select a programme and start it Other programmes and timed drying Selecting Gentle tumble programmes Delicate fabric (with the  symbol on Warm air the care label, e.g. acrylic garments) is dried at a lower temperature. The You can set the duration in ten-minute programme duration is longer.

  • Page 28: Selecting Delay Start

    3. Select a programme and start it Altering Delay start Selecting Delay start If you would like to alter the Delay start With Delay start you can delay the function after starting a programme, the start of a programme from  function must be cancelled first.
  • Page 29 3. Select a programme and start it Energy savings Starting a programme After 10 minutes, the indicators dim.  Touch the flashing Start/Add laundry The Start/Add laundry sensor control sensor control. flashes slowly. The Start/Add laundry sensor control  Touch the Start/Add laundry sensor lights up.

  • Page 30: Remove The Laundry

    4. Remove the laundry  Turn the programme selector to the  End of programme/Anti-crease position. action  Remove the fluff from the 2 fluff filters End of programme:  lights up in the in the door opening: see “Cleaning time display and the Start/Add laundry and care - Fluff filters”.

  • Page 31: Programme Chart

    Programme chart All weights marked with * are based on the weight of dry laundry. Cottons  max. 7 kg* Use for Cotton items such as those described under Cottons Normal with normal residual moisture. Note - Items are dried to a Normal level only in this programme. - The Cottons ...
  • Page 32 Programme chart Woollens handcare max. 2 kg* Use for Woollen garments and fabric containing wool blends, e.g. pullovers, cardigans, tights. Note - Wool and wool blend items are only fluffed up; they are not dried completely. - Remove the garments as soon as the programme has finished. Shirts max. 2 kg* Normal, Hand iron...
  • Page 33 Programme chart Pre-ironing max. 1 kg* Normal, Hand iron Use for - Cotton and linen fabric. - For minimum iron items made of cotton, mixed or synthetic fibre. For example, cotton trousers, anoraks and shirts. - This programme smoothes out creasing caused during the spin cycle in the washing machine.

  • Page 34: Changing The Programme Sequence

    Changing the programme sequence Changing a programme once it Adding or removing laundry has started You have forgotten something but the programme is already running. It is no longer possible to change the selected programme. This is to prevent  Touch the Start/Add laundry sensor the operation of the machine being control.

  • Page 35: Condensed Water Container

    Condensed water container  To prevent water from running out, Emptying the condensed water keep it in a horizontal position when container carrying it. Hold the condensed water The condensed water is collected in container by the front panel and at the condensed water container.

  • Page 36: Fragrance Flacon

    Fragrance flacon Removing the protective seal from FragranceDos the fragrance flacon Fragrance flacons (optional accessor- Only hold the fragrance flacon as ies) can be used to give your laundry a illustrated. Do not hold it at an angle pleasant scent. or tip it as the fragrance will leak out of it.

  • Page 37: Inserting A Fragrance Flacon

    Fragrance flacon Inserting a fragrance flacon  Open the door of the tumble dryer. The fragrance flacon is inserted in the upper fluff filter in the opening on the right hand side beside the grip. Markers  and  must line up with one another.

  • Page 38: Opening The Fragrance Flacon

    Fragrance flacon Opening the fragrance flacon Closing the fragrance flacon Before drying, you can select the After drying, the fragrance flacon should intensity of the fragrance. be closed to prevent the fragrance from escaping needlessly.  Turn the outer ring clockwise: the ...

  • Page 39: Replacing The Fragrance Flacon

    Otherwise, the fragrance will leak out. Fragrance flacons are available to order from Miele or online at - Always store in a cool, dry place www.miele-shop.com. away from direct sunlight. - When purchasing new fragrance flacons, only remove the protective seal just before use.

  • Page 40: Cleaning And Care

    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. Clean the fluff filters after each drying programme. This prevents an extension of the programme duration.

  • Page 41: 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. it reaches the stop position). ...

  • Page 42: Cleaning The Fluff Filters With Water

    Cleaning and care  Use a vacuum cleaner with a long crevice nozzle attached to remove any visible fluff from the upper air flow openings. Finally, clean the fluff filters with water. Cleaning the fluff filters with water  Wipe the smooth plastic surfaces of the fluff filters with a damp cloth to clean them.

  • Page 43: Cleaning The Plinth Filter

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the plinth filter Clean the plinth filter whenever the  indicator light comes on or when the programme duration is longer than usual. To turn the  indicator light off:  Open and close the door while the dryer is switched on.

  • Page 44: Cleaning The Plinth Filter

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the plinth filter  Fit the plinth filter back on the handle. Make sure it is the correct way round.  Pull the handle out of the plinth filter.  Clean the plinth filter thoroughly under running water. ...

  • Page 45: Cleaning The Plinth Filter Access Panel

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the plinth filter access panel Cleaning the dryer Disconnect the tumble dryer from the electrical supply.  Damage due to the use of unsuitable care products. Unsuitable care products could damage plastic surfaces and other parts. Do not use any solvents, abrasive cleaners, glass cleaners, or all- purpose cleaners.

  • Page 46: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide Many malfunctions and faults that can occur in daily operation can be easily remedied. Time and money will be saved because a service call will not be needed. The following guide may help you to find the reason for a malfunction or a fault, and to correct it.
  • Page 47 Problem solving guide Issue Cause and remedy   and  continue to The plinth filter looks clean after thorough cleaning. flash after a programme However, the programme terminates and the error has been cancelled, message appears again. It is likely that there is still despite thorough underlying residue that could not be removed.
  • Page 48  Start a programme. flash after a If the programme is cancelled again and an error programme has message appears, there is a fault. Contact your Miele been cancelled, a dealer. signal sounds : lights up and the The laundry is unevenly distributed or has rolled up.

  • Page 49: Unsatisfactory Drying Results

    Problem solving guide Unsatisfactory drying results Issue 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. Useful tip: You can alter the drying levels for some programmes.

  • Page 50: The Drying Cycle Duration Is Very Long

    Problem solving guide The drying cycle duration is very long Issue Cause and remedy The drying process The room where 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 51: Other Problems

    Problem solving guide Other problems Issue Cause and remedy There are humming The compressor is operating. noises These noises are quite normal and do not indicate a fault. A programme does not No obvious cause. start  Connect the tumble dryer to the mains ...

  • Page 52: Replacing The Plinth Filter

    Problem solving guide Deformations 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 accessory). Poor fit Deformations indicate that the filter has become blocked and worn by continuous use.
  • Page 53 Problem solving guide Cracks, tears, indentations White residues or residues of other colours 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.

  • Page 54: Reactivating The Plinth Filter

    Problem solving guide Reactivating the plinth filter Checking the heat exchanger You can reactivate one or more soiled  Risk of injury from sharp cooling plinth filters in a washing machine. You fins. will then be able to use the plinth filter You could cut yourself.

  • Page 55: 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 or from your Miele dealer. your Miele dealer. You also can order these and many...

  • Page 56: Installation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation 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 57: Rear View

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Rear view  If the tumble dryer is being transported on its side, it must be tipped onto its left or right side. a Protruding lid for holding when  If the tumble dryer is being moving the tumble dryer (see transported upright and you are using arrows) a hand truck, you must transport it...

  • Page 58: Installation

    - Air the room where the tumble dryer The tumble dryer must stand perfectly is located. level to ensure safe and proper - Contact your Miele dealer. operation. Downtime after installation  Damage to the tumble dryer by switching it on too soon.

  • Page 59: Ventilation

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

  • Page 60: Additional Installation Requirements

    Optional accessories – Washer-dryer stack The tumble dryer can be combined with a Miele washing machine in a washer- dryer stack. The appropriate Miele washer-dryer stacking kit is required. – Plinth The tumble dryer can be fitted on a...

  • Page 61: External Condensed Water Outlet

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Installation conditions requiring a External condensed water non-return valve outlet  Danger of condensed water Note back-flow. 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 Back-flow water could damage the the drain hose which is located at the...

  • Page 62: Arranging The Drain Hose

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Arranging the drain hose  Damage to the drain hose through incorrect handling. The drain hose can suffer damage and leak. Do not pull on the drain hose and do not stretch it or allow it to become kinked.
  • Page 63 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Fit adapter 1 to the sink drain outlet Direct connection to a sink drain outlet using nut 2. Use the hose holder, the adapter, the The nut is usually fitted with a washer hose clips and the non-return valve which must be removed.

  • Page 64: Changing The Door Hinging

    *INSTALLATION* Installation  Hold the door securely and pull it Changing the door hinging forwards: to remove the door you will You can change the door hinging on need to pull the base plate of the this tumble dryer yourself. hinge with its 2 pins out of the dryer.
  • Page 65 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Turn the door lock through 180°.  Use a T20 Torx screwdriver to remove screw  on the lock catch.  Press the door lock into openings  on the opposite side of the door  Pull off the lock catch together with opening.
  • Page 66 *INSTALLATION* Installation 4. Dismantle the door hinge from the door The door hinge cover must be unclipped from position  and then removed.  Insert the lock catch into the new cover supplied with the dryer.  Place this new cover to one side for now.
  • Page 67 *INSTALLATION* Installation 5. Change over the door hinge on the Tip: In some circumstances, the rods door can be difficult to dislodge. Moving the screwdriver with a levering action while The door hinge is secured to the door pulling at the same time may help to with 2 angled rods.
  • Page 68 *INSTALLATION* Installation You now need the new door hinge cover supplied with the tumble dryer.  Fit new door hinge cover  and clip it into position. 6. Change the lock catch on the door  You now need the new lock catch cover supplied with the dryer which you have already fitted with the lock catch.

  • Page 69: Refitting

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Refitting  Now that you have changed the door hinging the door will open from 7. Refit the door the opposite side.  Press the rubber seal back into the grove on the door.  Push the orange marker round to the other side so that you will see at ...

  • Page 70: Electrical Connection

    If the connection cable is damaged, it must only be replaced with a specific connection cable of the same type (available from your Miele dealer). For safety reasons, such replacement may only be carried out by a qualified technician or your Miele dealer.

  • Page 71: Technical Data

    Technical data Height 850 mm Width 596 mm Depth 643 mm Depth with door open 1077 mm Suitable for pushing under a worktop Suitable for stacking Weight approx. 62 kg Drum volume 120 litres Load size 7.0 kg (weight of dry laundry) Capacity of condensed water container 4.8 l Hose length 1.49 m Maximum delivery head...

  • Page 72: Consumption Data

    Consumption data Final spin speed in Residual Energy Duration Load size washing machine moistur 1000 1.70 Cottons  1000 0.96 Cottons Normal 1200 1.50 1400 1.45 1600 1.30 Cottons Normal 1000 1.75 incl. Gentle tumble Cottons Hand iron 1000 1.25 1200 1.10 1400...

  • Page 73: Programmable Functions

    Programmable functions Choosing and selecting a Programming programmable function You can use the programmable The number of the programmable functions to alter the dryer's function will appear in the time display electronics to suit your requirements. as  and a number: Programming is carried out by following e.g. .
  • Page 74 Programmable functions Editing and saving a programmable The number of the programmable function function, e.g. , will then light up again. You can either switch a programmable function on or off or select different Exiting programming level options.  Turn the programme selector to the ...

  • Page 75: Cottons Drying Levels

    Programmable functions  Cottons drying levels  Cool-down temperature You can adjust the drying levels for the The laundry will be cooled to 55 °C Cottons programme to one of 7 before the end of the programme. It different levels. can be cooled to a lower temperature, but this will prolong the cooling phase.

  • Page 76: Lock Code

    Programmable functions  Lock code  Conductivity The code prevents your dryer being This programmable function should used without your knowledge. only be altered if the water is so soft that it is likely to cause the electronics When the code has been activated, you which sense residual moisture in the have to enter the code after switching laundry to give false readings.

  • Page 77: Control Field Standby Status

    Programmable functions  Control field standby status  Memory To save energy, the time display and You can set the following: The sensor controls will go out once the electronic module will save the drying programme has been running for level and any options selected for the 10 minutes.

  • Page 78: Airways Indicator

    Programmable functions  Airways indicator  Backlight brightness dimmed Fluff should be removed after drying. In addition, this indicator will remind The brightness of the dimmed sensors you to clean the filters when a certain in the control field can be set to one of amount of fluff has collected in them: seven different levels.
  • Page 79 Tel. +966 11 2013501, Fax. +966 11 2013502 Taif Hadiya Street Tel. +966 12 7327001, Fax. +966 12 7369596 Khobar Al Zahran Road Tel. +966 13 8646150, Fax. +966 13 8646190 Manufacturer: Miele & Cie. KG, Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany...
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