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Operating instructions Heat-pump dryer To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essen- tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en-GB M.-Nr. 12 719 800...
Before using for the first time..................19 Installation........................19 Downtime after installation..................19 Information about networking ..................19 Miele@home......................19 Wash2Dry ......................20 Energy saving tips ......................22 1. Notes on correct laundry care................23 Points to note regarding washed laundry ..............23 Preparing the laundry before drying................
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Contents 4. Remove the laundry....................29 End of programme/Anti-crease ..................29 Unloading the drum ....................... 29 Delay start/SmartStart ..................30 SmartStart........................31 Programme chart ......................32 Changing the programme sequence ................ 36 Changing a programme once it has started ............... 36 Adding or removing laundry ..................
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Contents Service..........................57 Contact in the event of a fault ..................57 Optional accessories ..................... 58 Warranty .......................... 58 Installation........................59 Front view ........................59 Rear view ......................... 60 Transporting the tumble dryer ..................60 Transporting the tumble dryer to its installation site........... 60 Installation........................
Caring for the environment with Miele, free of charge. By law, you Disposing of the packaging ma- are solely responsible for deleting any terial personal data from the old appliance The packaging material is used for hand- prior to disposal. You are legally obliged...
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these instructions. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.
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. ...
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It is essential that this standard safety re- quirement 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).
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This special lamp must only be used for the purpose it is intended for. It is not suitable for room light- ing. Replacement lamps may only be fitted by a Miele authorised per- son or the Miele Service Department.
Warnings and safety instructions The accessibility of the plug must always be ensured, in order to disconnect 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. This would hinder a sufficient flow of air to the dryer.
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Warnings and safety instructions To prevent the risk of fire, textiles that have not been cleaned thor- oughly 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.
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Warnings and safety instructions The following mandatory requirements must be met: - permanent room ventilation from the beginning to the end of every drying programme - a gap between the floor and the bottom of the tumble dryer (this must not be blocked or obstructed in any way) The tumble dryer must not be hosed down.
Dust drawn into the tumble dryer can cause blockages in the heat ex- changer over time. 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.
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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.
Operating the tumble dryer Control panel a Control field e PerfectDry indicator The control field consists of various flashes after the programme has sensor controls, a time display and started and switches off when the indicator lights.
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WiFi network, you will have ac- cess to the following alternative op- tions for selecting programmes. MobileStart You can operate your tumble dryer remotely with the Miele app. Wash2Dry A drying programme tailored to the laundry is set in conjunction with the connected washing machine.
Operating the tumble dryer How the sensor controls work The , , and sensor controls re- act to fingertip contact. If a sensor con- trol is lit, it can be selected. If a sensor control is brightly lit, this means it is currently selected.
- a WiFi network formation provided under “Installa- - the Miele app tion”. - a Miele user account. The user ac- Removing the protective foil and stick- count can be created via the Miele app. Remove:...
The tumble dryer automatically sets a drying programme tailored to the laun- Miele@home availability dry based on the transferred pro- The ability to use the Miele app de- gramme data. pends on the availability of the All you need to do is start the drying Miele@home service in your country.
Follow the procedure for using for the first time outlined in Logging in via the Miele app these instructions The Miele app can be used to connect Read “1. Notes on correct laundry to your network. care” and “2. Load the tumble dryer”.
Energy saving tips - If possible, make use of time-variable, This dryer with heat-pump technology low-cost electricity tariffs. Ask your is designed for energy-saving drying energy supplier for information. Your cycles. However, you can save a little tumble dryer's delay start function will more energy with the following meas- be useful as you can select when dur- ures as the drying time is not extended...
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 the - When washing very heavily soiled dryer and the surroundings. items ensure that you use sufficient See “Warning and Safety”...
1. Notes on correct laundry care Care symbols Drying Tip: Read the “Programme chart”, which Drying contains a complete list of data for pro- Temperature grammes and load sizes. Normal or higher - Always observe the maximum recom- mended load size for each pro- Reduced* ...
2. Load the tumble dryer Checking the FragranceDos socket Loading the laundry If you are not using a fragrance flacon, Preventing damage to fabrics. check that the FragranceDos socket is Before loading the dryer, read “1. closed. Notes on correct laundry care”. The “Fragrance flacon”...
MobileStart programme se- lector position Turn the programme selector to Mo- bileStart . will light up on the time display. Touch the Start/Add laundry sensor control. The tumble dryer can now be operated via a mobile device together with the Miele app.
3. Select a programme and start it - At the start of the temperature hold- Selecting programme settings ing time, the remaining programme Selecting the drying level running time is extended by 85 minutes to produce a hygienic dry- ing result. A programme for which the Hygiene- Dry drying level has been selected should not be interrupted,...
3. Select a programme and start it - The empty drum detection feature will For the best possible drying result: detect if you place a small number of Reduce the load size for the corres- items inside the tumble dryer or load ponding programme to half the max- it with dry laundry.
4. Remove the laundry End of programme/Anti-crease Items left in the dryer could be dam- aged by overdrying when the dryer is End of programme: lights up in the used the next time. time display and the Start/Add laundry Always remove all items from the sensor control goes out.
Delay start/SmartStart Selecting the Delay start func- Starting Delay start tion Touch the Start/Add laundry sensor control to start the Delay start func- With Delay start, you can delay the tion. start of a programme from minutes up to (hours). - Delay start times of more than ...
Delay start/SmartStart Setting the time period SmartStart If the SmartGrid programmable The SmartStart function lets you function is activated, the function of define a time period during which your the sensor control changes. The tumble dryer will start automatically. time display no longer shows the The appliance will start on receipt of a Delay start period, and instead shows signal, e.g.
Programme chart All weights marked with * are based on the weight of dry laundry. Cottons max. 9 kg* Use for Cotton items such as those described under Cottons Cupboard Dry with normal residual moisture. Note - Items are dried to a Cupboard Dry level only in this programme. - The Cottons ...
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Programme chart Cottons max. 9 kg* HygieneDry Use for - Cottons and linen fabric which will be in direct contact with the skin, e.g. underwear, baby clothes, bed linen, towelling. - Other hard-wearing fabrics with special hygiene requirements. - Use for special hygiene requirements. - Reduce to half the maximum load size.
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- Reduce to half the maximum load size. MobileStart The Miele app is used for selecting programmes and operating the appliance. Wash2Dry The programme is selected automatically in conjunction with the programme se- lection on the connected washing machine.
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Programme chart Proofing max. 2.5 kg* Use for Fabrics suitable for tumble drying, e.g. microfibre fabrics; skiwear; outdoor clothing; fine, close-weave cotton garments (poplin); and tablecloths. Note - With this programme, items can only be dried to the Cupboard Dry level. - This programme includes an additional proofing fixing phase. - Only use proofing agents which are stated by the manufacturer as being “suitable for use on membrane fabrics”.
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.
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 container by the front panel and at the Condensate container back. The condensed water is collected in the condensate container.
Fragrance flacon FragranceDos Removing the protective seal from the fragrance flacon Fragrance flacons (optional accessor- ies) can be used to give your laundry a Only hold the fragrance flacon as il- pleasant scent. lustrated. Do not hold it at an angle or tip it, as the fragrance will leak out Tip: You can simply close the fragrance of it.
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.
Fragrance flacon Opening the fragrance flacon Closing the fragrance flacon Before drying, you can select the intens- After drying, the fragrance flacon should ity of the fragrance. be closed to prevent the fragrance from escaping needlessly. Turn the outer ring clockwise: the fur- ther you open the fragrance flacon, ...
- When purchasing new fragrance flac- fragrance is no longer sufficient. ons, only remove the protective seal Fragrance flacons are available to order just before use. from Miele dealers, Miele Customer Service or online.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the tumble dryer Fluff filters Disconnect the tumble dryer from Environmental impact due to fluff the electrical supply. which has been disposed of incor- rectly. To prevent microplastics from Damage due to the use of unsuit- spreading into the waste water sys- able care products.
Cleaning and care Open the door. Remove the fluff (see arrows) from the surface of all the fluff filters and the perforated laundry deflector. Push the upper fluff filter back into position until it clicks. Close the door. Cleaning the fluff filters and air flow openings thoroughly If the drying time has become longer...
Cleaning and care Ensure the filters are dry before re- placing them. Wet filters could cause operational faults. Push the lower fluff filter in com- pletely and lock it with the yellow dial. Push the upper fluff filter in com- pletely.
Cleaning and care Clean the residual moisture sensor Removing the plinth filter with a damp cloth and a small amount of soapy water. Wipe the residual moisture sensor dry with a soft cloth. Close the tumble dryer door. Cleaning the plinth filter Environmental impact due to fluff which has been disposed of incor-...
Cleaning and care Cleaning the plinth filter To efficiently loosen underlying Pull the handle out of the plinth filter. residue, gently press down on the Clean the plinth filter carefully and plinth filter with the back of your thoroughly under running water.
Cleaning and care If a drying programme is interrupted with a fault message after the clean plinth filter has been refitted, the plinth filter was too wet when it was refitted. Carefully squeeze the water out of the plinth filter again. Leave the plinth filter to air-dry.
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Cleaning and care Damage or ineffective drying if drying takes place without a plinth fil- ter or when the heat exchanger ac- cess panel is open. An excessive accumulation of fluff can damage the tumble dryer. If the system is not leak-tight, this can make drying ineffective.
You can save time and money in many cases, as you do not need to call the Miele Customer Service Department. Information to help you rectify faults yourself can be found at www.miele.com/ser- vice. The following tables are designed to help you to find the cause of a malfunction or a fault and to resolve it.
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Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy and flash, a signal The system has been clogged by fluff or detergent residue. sounds. The indicator light To deactivate the message, turn the programme se- comes on. lector to the position. ...
Problem solving guide Indicator lights or information on the time display Problem Cause and remedy The indicator light The tumble dryer is not working correctly or econom- comes on at the end of ically. Possible causes could be clogging caused by the programme.
Problem solving guide Unsatisfactory drying results Problem Cause and remedy The DryCare 40 Extra is The room where the tumble dryer is located is too not drying the laundry warm. This has caused the DryCare process to finish sufficiently. prematurely. Ventilate the room thoroughly. ...
Problem solving guide The drying cycle duration is very long Problem Cause and remedy The drying process goes The room where the tumble dryer is located is too on too long or even warm. switches off.* Ventilate the room thoroughly. Detergent residues, hair and fine fluff can clog the fil- ters.
The drum lighting is designed to last a long time and should not normally need to be replaced. If you have tried everything but the drum lighting still does not come on, contact the Miele Customer Ser- vice Department.
Problem solving guide Cracks, tears, indentations 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 Fluff will blow into the heat exchanger properly and the plinth filter is out of through cracks and tears.
Problem solving guide cases, they can form stubborn crust. Checking the heat exchanger Residues are a sign that the plinth filter no is longer a snug fit at the sides, even Risk of injury from sharp cooling if it appears to be perfect: fins.
Contact in the event of a fault In the event of any faults which you can- not remedy yourself, please contact your Miele dealer or the Miele Cus- tomer Service Department. You can book a Miele Customer Ser- vice Department call-out online at www.miele.com/service.
Service Optional accessories Optional accessories for this tumble dryer are available from Miele or from your Miele dealer. You also can order these and many other useful products from the Miele online shop. Dryer basket The dryer basket is enables items which must not be subjected to mechanical action to be dried or aired.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Front view a Mains connection cable e Plinth filter flap b Control panel f 4 height-adjustable feet c Condensed water container g Cooling air grille d Door h Drain hose for condensed water...
*INSTALLATION* Installation Rear view If the tumble dryer is being transpor- ted on its side, it must be tipped onto its left or right side. a Protruding lid for holding when mov- If the tumble dryer is being transpor- ing the appliance ted upright and you are using a hand truck, you must transport it with its...
- Air the room where the tumble dryer To ensure proper operation, the tumble is located. dryer must stand perfectly level. The - Contact the Miele Customer Service screw feet on the tumble dryer can be Department. adjusted to compensate for unevenness in the floor.
Otherwise loads could take longer to The tumble dryer can be combined with dry or the tumble dryer might sustain a Miele washing machine in a washer- damage in the long term. dryer stack. The appropriate Miele Permanent room ventilation during washer-dryer stacking kit is required.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Installation conditions requiring a non- External condensed water out- return valve Danger of condensed water Note back-flow. When drying is in progress, condensed Water could flow back into the water is pumped into the condensed tumble dryer or be drawn into it. water container through the drain hose Back-flow water could damage the which is located at the back of the...
*INSTALLATION* Installation There will be a small amount of residual Examples water left in the drain hose. Have a con- Drainage into a sink or floor gully tainer ready to collect this. Use the hose holder to secure the drain hose.
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Direct connection to a sink drain outlet Fit adapter 1 to the 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.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Hold the door securely and pull it for- Changing the door hinging wards: 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.
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*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 Pull off the lock catch together with on the opposite side of the door lock catch cover .
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Insert the lock catch into the new cover supplied with the dryer. Place this new cover to one side for now. 4. Dismantle the door hinge from the door The door hinge cover must be unclipped from position ...
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*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.
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*INSTALLATION* Installation 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.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Refitting 7. Refit the door Push the orange marker round to the other side so that you will see at which side to pull the door open. Press the rubber seal back into the Important grove on the door. ...
Miele product must also be maintained in isolated operation or in operation that The electrical system must comply with is not synchronised with the mains...
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. 52 kg Drum volume 120 litres Load size 9 kg (weight of dry laundry) Capacity of condensed water container 4.8 l Hose length 1.49 m...
Technical data Data sheet for household tumble driers In acc. with delegated regulation (EU) No. 392/2012 MIELE Model name/identifier TWD640WP Eco- Speed&9kg Rated capacity 9,0 kg Type of tumble drier (Air-vented / condenser) - / ● Energy efficiency class A+++ (most efficient) to D (least efficient)
UK Conformity declaration Miele hereby declares that this heat-pump tumble dryer complies with UK Radio Equipment Regulations 2017, as amended. The complete text of the UK declaration of conformity is available from one of the following internet addresses: - Products, Download from www.miele.co.uk...
Consumption data Load size Final spin speed in Residual Energy Running washing machine moisture time Cottons 1000 1.60 1000 0.90 Cottons Normal 1200 1.45 1400 1.35 1600 1.20 Cottons Hand iron 1000 1.15 1200 1,00 1400 0.95 1600 0.80 Minimum iron Normal 1200 0.46 Delicates Normal...
Programmable functions Choosing and selecting a program- Programming mable function You can use the programmable func- The number of the programmable tions to alter the dryer's electronics to function will appear in the time display suit your requirements. as and a number: Programming is carried out by following e.g.
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Programmable functions * RemoteUpdate * SmartGrid * Remote control * only visible after networking Confirm the selected programmable function by touching the Start/Add laundry sensor control. ...
Programmable functions Factory default Cool-down temperature The programmable functions are reset The laundry will be cooled to 55 °C be- to the factory default settings. fore the end of the programme. It can be cooled to a lower temperature, but = The factory default is set this will prolong the cooling phase.
Programmable functions Confirm with the Start/Add laundry Buzzer volume sensor control. The buzzer volume can be changed. Enter the two other numbers in the same way. = Quieter The tumble dryer is ready for use = Factory default setting after ...
Programmable functions Control field switch-off be- Anti-crease haviour After the programme has finished, the drum will continue to rotate in a spe- To save energy, the time display and cial Anti-crease rhythm for a max. of sensor controls will go out once the 2 hours.
Programmable functions Airways indicator = Darkest level = Factory default Fluff should be removed after drying. The indicator light will also come on when there is a certain build-up of fluff = Brightest level in the filters. You can decide at what level of build-up of fluff this reminder Duration of programme end should be given.
- The WiFi connection will be reset to stalled. the factory default setting. - Some software updates can only be A new connection setup has to be carried out by the Miele Customer carried out in order to use Service Department. Miele@home again. Activating/deactivating ...
Remote control starts to flash on the time display. You can use the Miele app to check The update starts. the status of your tumble dryer from Bars on the time display show the pro- anywhere and start it remotely. You...
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Programmable functions If you have activated SmartGrid, the sensor control will have the new “SmartStart” function rather than the “Delay start” function. Use the sensor control to set a SmartStart time period. The tumble dryer will then start within the time period specified by you when it receives an external signal.
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