MIELE T - 8626 - WP

Operating instructions
for heat pump tumble dryer

T 8626 WP
To avoid the risk of accidents or en - GB

damage to the appliance it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed and used for the
first time. M.-Nr. 07 453 630
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing Energy saving tips

material To avoid unnecessarily long drying
The transport and protective packing times and high consumption of energy:
has been selected from materials which – Make sure that your laundry is
are environmentally friendly for disposal thoroughly spun before drying.
and can normally be recycled. The higher the spin, the greater the
Ensure that any plastic wrappings, savings that can be made in energy
bags, etc are disposed of safely and and time during drying.
kept out of the reach of babies and – Load according to the optimum
young children. Danger of suffocation. amount of laundry recommended for
Rather than just throwing these the programme being used.
materials away, please ensure they are Underloading is uneconomical.
recycled. Overloading gives a poorer quality of
drying and may cause unnecessary
Disposal of your old appliance creasing.
Electrical and electronic appliances – Make sure that the room temperature
often contain materials which, if is not too high. If there are other heat
handled or disposed of incorrectly producing appliances in the room in
could be potentially hazardous to which the dryer is located, make sure
human health and to the environment. the room is well ventilated and switch
They are, however, essential for the the other appliances off, if possible.
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose of your – After every cycle remove the fluff
old appliance with your household from the surfaces of the fluff filters
waste. (see "Cleaning and Care").
– Clean the fine filter when the prompt
to do so appears in the display.
Please dispose of it at your local

community waste recycling centre or
contact your dealer for advice. Ensure
that it presents no danger to children
while being stored for disposal.
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Contents
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operating the tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Notes on laundry care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Garment care label symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Tips on drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
How to dry correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Extra options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Freshen up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Gentle tumble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Anti-crease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Delay start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Changing the programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Once a programme has started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
- changing the programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
- cancelling the programme and then selecting a different programme . . . . . 26
- cancelling the programme and then removing the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Time remaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Contents
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Emptying the condensed water container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Make sure you clean all the filters at the correct intervals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
When to clean the surfaces of the fluff filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
When to clean the additional fine filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cleaning the surfaces of the fluff filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
1. In the door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
2. In the door opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Cleaning the fine filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
1. Cleaning the fine filter in the door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2. Cleaning the fine filters in the door opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3. Cleaning the fine filter in front of the heat exchanger unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Cleaning the tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Check and fault messages in the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
An unsatisfactory drying result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Other problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Changing the lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
After Sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Repairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Appliance guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Transporting the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Building under a continuous worktop/ in a row of kitchen units . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Levelling the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Washer-dryer stack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Contents
External condensed water outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Arranging the drain hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
External drainage via a sink or gully . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Installation conditions requiring a non-return valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Settings menu J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
To open the Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
To close the Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Language J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Drying levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Anti-crease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Lock code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Keypad tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Standby display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct application
~ This tumble dryer is for domestic
use only and can only be used to dry
items which have been washed in a
water solution and which are marked on
~ It is essential to read these the manufacturer's care label as being
instructions. suitable for tumble drying. "Dry
cleaning kits" for freshening up
This tumble dryer conforms to garments in a tumble dryer are
current safety requirements. increasingly available on the market. If
Inappropriate use can, however, using, do so at your own risk, and
lead to personal injury and damage follow the instructions provided on the
to property. packaging.
Any other applications may be
To avoid the risk of accidents and dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable
damage to the tumble dryer, please for damage resulting from incorrect or
read these instructions carefully improper use or operation.
before using it for the first time. They
contain important information on its
~ This appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
safety, installation, use and with reduced physical, sensory or
maintenance. mental capabilities, or lack of
experience or knowledge, unless they
Keep these instructions in a safe are supervised whilst using it or have
place and ensure that new users are been shown how to use it by a person
familiar with the content. Pass them responsible for their safety.
on to any future owner.
Safety with children
~ Keep children away from the tumble
dryer at all times. It is not a toy! To
avoid the risk of injury do not allow
them to play on or near it or to play with
its controls. Supervise children whilst
you are using it.
~ Older children may only use it if its
operation has been clearly explained to
them, and they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of incorrect
use.
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Technical safety ~ The heat pump technology in the

tumble dryer uses a refrigerant which is
~ Before setting up the tumble dryer, condensed by a compressor and led in
check it for any externally visible
a closed circuit through the heat
damage.
exchanger unit where heat exchange
Do not install or use a damaged tumble
with the circulating drying air takes
dryer.
place.
~ Before connecting the tumble dryer, It is normal for humming noises caused
ensure that the connection data on the by the heat pump technology to be
data plate (voltage and connected heard during the drying process. This
load) match the mains electricity does not impair the efficient functioning
supply. If in any doubt, consult a of the dryer.
qualified electrician.
– The refrigerant is not flammable or
~ The electrical safety of this tumble explosive.
dryer can only be guaranteed when
– In general it is not necessary to leave
continuity is complete between it and
the dryer standing for any length of
an effective earthing system which
time before it is connected to the
complies with current local and national
mains provided it has been
safety regulations. It is most important
transported and installed correctly
that this basic safety requirement is
(see "Installation").
present and regularly tested, and
where there is any doubt the household ~ Do not connect the tumble dryer to
wiring system should be inspected by a the mains electricity supply by an
qualified electrician. Miele cannot be extension lead. Extension leads do not
held liable for the consequences of an guarantee the required safety of the
inadequate earthing system (e.g. tumble dryer (e.g. danger of
electric shock). overheating).
~ 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 service technician.
Ensure current is not supplied to the
tumble dryer until after maintenance or
repair work has been carried out.
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~ Faulty components must only be

replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. Only when these parts are
fitted can the safety standards of the
tumble dryer be guaranteed.
~ If the connection cable is faulty it
must only be replaced by a Miele
approved service technician to protect
the user from danger.
~ In the event of a fault or for cleaning
purposes, the tumble dryer is only
completely isolated from the electricity
supply when:
– it is switched off at the wall socket
and the plug is withdrawn, or
– it is switched off at the mains, or
– the mains fuse is disconnected, or
the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).
~ This tumble dryer may only be used
in mobile installations such as ships if a
risk assessment of the installation has
been carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
~ Do not make any alterations to the
tumble dryer, unless authorised to do
so by Miele.
~ In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation by
cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
tumble dryer and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the guarantee.
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Correct use ~ To prevent the risk of fire, the

following must not be dried in this
~ To prevent the risk of fire, the tumble dryer:
following textiles must not be dried in
this tumble dryer: – fabrics which contain a large
proportion of rubber, foam rubber or
– items which have not been washed.
rubber-like materials. For example,
– items, such as workwear, which have products made from latex foam
not been thoroughly cleaned and rubber, shower caps, waterproof
which are still soiled with grease, oil textiles, rubberised articles and items
or other deposits (such as of clothing and pillows with foam
cosmetics, lotions etc). rubber filling.
If items have not been thoroughly
– damaged items which contain
cleaned there is a danger that these
padding or fillings (e.g. pillows,
might ignite when heated, even after
jackets). When damaged, the filling
they have been removed from the
can get out with the risk of igniting in
dryer at the end of the programme.
the dryer.
– items which have been treated with
inflammable cleaning agents or ~ In many programmes, the heating
phase is followed by a cooling down
contain residues of acetone, alcohol,
phase to ensure that the items are not
benzine, petrol, stain remover,
too hot to handle when you remove
turpentine, wax, wax remover or
them (this also avoids the danger of the
other chemicals (e.g. mops and floor
laundry self-igniting). The programme is
cloths).
not finished until the cooling down
– items which have been splashed with phase is complete.
hair lacquer, hair spray, nail varnish Ensure that you always wait until the
remover or similar substances. end of the programme before removing
the laundry.
When washing such heavily soiled
items ensure that you use sufficient ~ Warning: Do not switch the tumble
dryer off before the end of the drying
detergent and select a high
programme. If this was done and the
temperature. If in doubt, wash the
laundry was then removed immediately,
items several times.
it could give off a great amount of heat.
~ Fabric conditioner and similar
products must be used according to
the instructions on the manufacturer's
packaging.
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~ The tumble dryer must not be used: ~ Always keep the area around the
tumble dryer free of dust and fluff. Dust
– without the fluff filters in place or if
drawn into the tumble dryer can cause
the fluff filters are damaged in any
blockages in the heat exchanger unit
way.
over time.
– without the fine filters in place or if
the fine filters are damaged in any ~ Do not let anyone sit or lean on the
door, as this can cause the tumble
way.
dryer to tip up.
This would cause an excessive
build-up of fluff which in turn would ~ Always close the door after use. This
way you will avoid the danger of:
cause a fault.
– children climbing onto or into the
~ After every cycle remove fluff from dryer or hiding things in it.
the surfaces of the fluff filters (see
"Cleaning and Care"). – pets or other small animals climbing
into it.
~ The fluff filters and the fine filter must
be thoroughly dried after cleaning. ~ The tumble dryer must not be hosed
Damp or wet filters could cause down.
operational faults.
~ Do not install the tumble dryer in a Accessories
room where there is a risk of frost ~ Only use genuine Miele spare parts
occurring. At temperatures around and accessories with this tumble dryer.
freezing point the tumble dryer may not If non-Miele parts are used, guarantee,
be able to operate properly. performance and product liability
There is a risk of damage if the claims may be invalidated.
condensed water is allowed to freeze in
the pump and in the drain hose.
~ If the water is drained externally Miele cannot be held liable for
through the drain hose instead of being damage caused by non-compliance
collected in the condensed water with these Warning and Safety
container, make sure the drain hose is instructions.
securely attached if you hang it in a
sink or basin to avoid the hose slipping
and the water causing damage.
~ Condensed water is not drinking
water.
It can cause health problems in both
people and animals.
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Operating the tumble dryer
Control panel
a Start/Stop button e Extra option buttons

For starting a programme and Various extra options can be added
cancelling a programme once it has to the drying programmes.
started.
f Programme selector
The indicator light flashes while a
programme is being selected and The programme selector can be
then lights up constantly after it has turned clockwise or anti-clockwise.
started.
g I-On/0-Off button
b Display with Menu buttons
To switch the machine on or off or to
See the next page for more interrupt a programme.
information.
h Door button
c m button
Pressing this button will open the
For selecting delay start and calling door even when the appliance is
up the time of day in the display. switched off at the mains.
d PC / Optical interface
This is used by service technicians
to run diagnostic checks on your
appliance and can also be used to
update programming data in the
future.
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Display Selecting programmes via the

display
The display is used for the following:
By turning the programme selector to
Selecting and displaying settings Further programmes, you can select
one of the following programmes:
– Selecting different drying levels (e.g.
Hand iron, Normal ...) – Standard pillows
or the duration of the Warm air and
– Large pillows
Cool air programmes
– Sportswear
– Selecting delay start
– Basket programme*
– Displaying the drying duration
(Estimated time remaining) * the Miele drying basket (optional
accessory) must be used with this
Note
programme.
All the display illustrations and times
given in these instructions are
examples, and can vary.
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Menu buttons Programme duration / Estimated time
remaining
When a programme is selected the
estimated drying time will appear in the
display. Please be aware that it is only
an estimate!
The following factors all affect the
estimated time remaining: residual
moisture content after spinning; type of
fabric; size of load; room temperature;
fluctuations in power supply.
The electronics continually assess
conditions in the tumble dryer and
Various settings are made via the Menu adjust the estimated time remaining for
buttons. a more accurate reading. Because of
They are used to alter or confirm the this, the time displayed can alter during
value displayed above the vertical line. the course of a programme.
To alter a setting: In the same way, some programmes

can finish earlier than expected if a
Cottons certain temperature is reached. This
can happen with particularly fine
Duration: 2:21 h
fabrics, very small loads or if items
^^^^^^ Extra dry
were partly dry beforehand.
Pressing the right or left hand Menu

button selects the drying level.
To confirm a setting:
Further programmes
Standard pillows
Continue OK
Pressing the left hand Menu button

under Continue calls up further
programmes, and you can then confirm
your selection of the highlighted
programme by pressing the right hand
Menu button under OK.
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Before using for the first time
Setting the time (of day) *
,If the tumble dryer has not been * The time may already have been set
transported as described in
at the factory. If it has, and is correct,
"Installation" then it must be left to
you can skip this section.
stand for at least 1 hour before it is
connected to the electricity supply. It is possible to alter the time at any
stage via the Settings menu.
When the tumble dryer is switched on
for the first time, the welcome screen 12:00
will appear.
The welcome screen will appear in the Change OK
display every time you switch the dryer
on until you have run a programme ^ Select the hours you want by
lasting longer than 1 hour. pressing the left hand Menu button
under Change, and confirm this with
The display for setting the language will the right hand Menu button under
then appear. OK.
Setting the language in the display ^ Then set and confirm the minutes.
If the language showing in the display Entry menu

is the one you want, then confirm this
with OK. The entry menu showing the current
If you want to select a different time of day will appear after the tumble
language: dryer has been switched on, until you
select a programme.
Sprache J
10 : 00
deutsch
Select programme
) OK
^ Select the language you require by

^ You can now load the laundry into the
pressing the left hand Menu button
dryer and select a programme as
under ~.
described in "How to dry correctly".
^ Confirm your selection by pressing
the right hand Menu button under
OK.
It is possible to select another language
at any time via the Settings menu.
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Notes on laundry care
Garment care label symbols manufacturer on the care label, as

the surface of the fabric may
Drying otherwise become rough.
q/r Normal/low temperature.
– Loopknit garments (e.g. T-shirts and
Drying is carried out at a low
underwear) tend to shrink depending
temperature in every
on their quality. Do not over-dry
programme, so you do not need these textiles. When purchasing
to sort your garments according these garments it is advisable to take
to whether they have the q or their shrinkage properties into
r symbol. account.
s Do not tumble dry.
– Minimum iron fabrics tend to crease
Ironing more, the larger the load. This is also
I Very hot. the case for garments made from
H Hot. very fine weave fabrics, such as
shirts or blouses.
G Warm. Make sure you select a suitable
J Do not iron. programme. If in doubt, reduce the
load and select the Gentle tumble
Tips on drying extra option or the Smoothing easy
care programme.
– Always observe the maximum
recommended loads given in the – Use the Basket programme for
"Programme chart". Never overload drying / airing items which are not
the drum. suitable for drying with mechanical
action. Important: You must use the
Overloading can cause unnecessary Miele drying basket (optional
wear and tear to the laundry, give a accessory).
disappointing drying result and – Starched laundry can be dried in the
cause more creasing. tumble dryer. To achieve the usual
finish, double the amount of starch
– Do not put soaking wet items into the should be used.
tumble dryer . Spin fabrics for
approx. 30 seconds before drying. – New dark coloured garments should
be washed and dried separately
– Use the Automatic+ programme for from light coloured garments to avoid
drying mixed loads of cottons and the danger of colours running and
minimum iron fabrics. discolouring other garments or even
– Open jackets so that they can dry plastic components in the dryer.
evenly. Dark coloured fibres can also settle
on light coloured garments and vice
– Pure linen should only be tumble versa.
dried if specified as suitable by the
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How to dry correctly
Brief instructions C Load the tumble dryer

The headings numbered (A, B, C ...) ^ Press the Door button to open the
show the operating sequence and can door.
be used as a brief guide to using your
^ Load the laundry loosely into the
dryer.
drum.
A Sort the laundry
Do not overload the drum. See the
To ensure an even drying result
"Programme chart" for
separate out the washed laundry and
recommended loads for each
sort it according to:
programme.
. . . the drying level required
Overloading can cause unnecessary
. . . the type of fibre or weave
wear and tear to the laundry and
. . . size
give a disappointing drying result.
. . . the moisture content after spinning.
^ Before closing the door make sure
,Make sure that objects e.g. the fluff filter is correctly positioned.
detergent dispensing balls have
been removed from the laundry.
They could melt, and cause damage
to the dryer or the laundry.
– Check seams and stitching to ensure

that padding and linings are intact.
– Fasten duvet covers and pillow
cases to prevent small items from
being trapped inside them.
– Fasten hooks and eyes etc.
– Tie fabric belts and apron strings.
– Sew in or remove underwiring from
bras.
Check the laundry is right inside the
B Turn on the tumble dryer drum so that it cannot get trapped or
damaged when the door is shut.
^ Switch the dryer on by pressing the
I-On/0-Off button in. ^ Shut the door either with a gentle
The tumble dryer may be switched on swing, or lean against it and push it
after loading, saving energy as the light shut.
will not come on.
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D Select a programme Further programmes
Further programmes
Standard pillows
Continue OK
^ Press the left hand Menu button

under Continue repeatedly until the
programme you want appears.
^ Confirm your selection of the
programme by pressing the right
hand Menu button under OK.
– Standard pillows, Large pillows:
^ Select the programme you want. cannot be altered.
The programme name will appear in the – Sportswear: Select a drying level as
display. described previously.
Drying levels programmes – Basket programme: see below.
– Cottons, Minimum iron, Delicates, Select the duration of a timed drying
Outdoor, Automatic+, Shirts, Denim programme
Cottons
Warm air
Duration: 2:21 h
Duration: 0:20 h
^^^^^^ Extra dry

Decrease Increase
^ Press the left or right hand Menu ^ Press the Menu buttons under
button reapeatedly until the drying Increase or Decrease to lengthen or
level you want appears in the display. shorten the duration of the timed
You can select different drying levels drying programmes.
for individual programmes. – Cool air: 20 min - 1 h
Important: Please note that the – Warm air: 20 min - 2 h
programme duration shown in the
display will vary according to the – Basket programme*: 40 min - 2:30 h
programme selected (see "Programme * the Miele drying basket (optional
duration/Estimated time remaining"). accessory) must be used with this
With the following programmes programme.
– Smoothing, Woollens handcare, Silks
handcare, the duration cannot be
changed.
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E Select any Extra options / Delay Before the end of a programme
start
There is a cooling down phase at the
end of the drying sequence: Cooling
down will appear in the display. The
programme is not finished until the
cooling down phase has been
completed.
G Remove the laundry when the
programme has finished
Anti-crease (if selected) and Finished
will appear in the display to indicate
that the programme has finished. The
buzzer (if selected) will sound at
intervals.
^ Select any extra options or delay start
There is no anti-crease phase at the
by pressing the appropriate button
end of the the Woollens handcare
(see "Extra options" and "Delay start"
programme.
for more details).
The dryer has a standby mode: After
F Start the programme
the programme has finished, the
The indicator light for the Start/Stop display will go out and the indicator
button will flash when a programme is light for the Start/Stop button will start
being selected. The flashing indicates to flash slowly (see also "Settings menu
that a programme can be started. - Standby display" at the end of this
booklet).
^ Press the Start/Stop button.
If the Anti-crease function has been
The indicator light for the Start/Stop selected, the drum will rotate at
button will now light up constantly. intervals to prevent laundry creasing. In
Drying will appear in the display and this instance, the display going dark
the time remaining will start counting and the drum only rotating at intervals
down. (standby mode) do not indicate a fault
with the dryer.
With programmes with drying levels,
e.g. Machine iron, Hand iron etc. the
drying level reached will be shown in
the display later on.
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^ Press the Door button to open the
drum door.
^ Remove the laundry.
Check that all items have been

removed from the drum. If items are
left in the dryer, they could be
damaged by overdrying when the
dryer is next used.
If the dryer is switched on at the mains

and the door is opened, the drum
lighting will come on. It will go out a few
minutes later to save energy.
^ Switch the dryer off by pressing the
l-On/0-Off button.
^ Clean the fluff filters in the door and
the door opening.
^ Close the door.
^ Empty the condensed water
container (unless the dryer has been
connected for external drainage).
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Extra options
Gentle tumble
For drying items which can be dried in
a tumble dryer but which are
particularly susceptible to creasing or
which are not suitable for drying with a
great deal of mechanical action. When
this option is selected, the drum will
rotate less frequently.
The programme duration is longer.
The drying level can still be changed, if
wished.
Each press of the Freshen up / Gentle
tumble button selects the extra option Anti-crease
(the appropriate indicator light will After the programme has finished, the
come on) and deselects the previous drum will rotate in a special rhythm
option or no option is selected. It is not depending on the programme selected.
possible to select the Freshen up and
Gentle tumble options at the same time. This "anti-crease rhythm" helps prevent
laundry creasing, if you do not wish to
Not all of the extra options are suitable remove it immediately.
for use with every programme (see the
programme chart).
Buzzer
Freshen up A buzzer sounds (at intervals for a
maximum of 1 hr) to let you know the
The drying air is heated up for a programme has finished.
specific length of time. After this the
garments are aired to the Normal You can change the volume of the
drying level without any more heat buzzer. See "Settings menu".
being added. The buzzer will always sound when
Use the Freshen up extra option to there is a fault, even if it has been
eliminate or reduce unwanted smells in switched off.
clean clothing. Items must be suitable
for drying in a tumble dryer. Dampen
the garments a little beforehand or add
a fabric conditioner sheet. Odours will
not be removed as effectively from any
parts of the garments which are made
of synthetic fibres.
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Delay start
With delay start you can choose when
you want the programme to end. The Cottons
start of a programme can be delayed
from 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24 Start in: 1:01 h
hours,
Normal
To select delay start The delay start time will now count
down in minutes until the start of the
A Select the programme you want and
programme. The drum will turn briefly
then press the m button.
every hour to help prevent creasing.
The indicator light for the m button will
To add laundry after the delay start
light up.
time has started counting down
Delay start 10:00
^ Open the door and add the laundry.
from: 10:00 to: 11:29 ^ Close the door and press the
Start/Stop button. The delay start time
Change Back A
will continue to count down.
The display shows the start time (from),
To change programme parameters
the time for the end of the programme
(to) and the current time of day. ^ It is possible to change the drying
level or the extra options selected
Delay start 10:00
after the delay start time has begun
from: 11:01 to: 12:30
to count down.
You can also change the programme
Change OK
end time once the delay start time has
B Use the left hand Menu button under begun to count down if you wish:
Change to select the time you want
^ Press the m button.
the programme to end at.
^ Use the left hand Menu button under
The first press on the button will adjust
Change to alter the time you want the
the programme end time to the next
programme to end at.
half or full hour. Each subsequent
press on the button will delay the ^ Confirm by pressing the right hand
programme end time by 30 minutes. Menu button under OK.
C Confirm the time you require by To cancel delay start
pressing the right hand Menu button
^ Press the m button.
under OK.
^ Confirm by pressing the right hand
To begin delay start Menu button under Delete.
D Press the Start/Stop button. ^ To start the programme: Press the
Start/Stop button.
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Programme chart
Cottons Max. load 6 kg*

Extra dry, Normal+, Normal**
Fabric type Single and multi-layered cotton fabrics such as towelling,
jerseywear, T-shirts, underwear.
Notes – Select Extra dry for multi-layered and very thick fabrics.
– Do not use Extra dry for jersey fabrics (e.g. T-shirts,
underwear, baby clothes), as they have a tendency to shrink.
Extra options Gentle tumble or Freshen up, Anti-crease, Buzzer
Hand iron r, Hand iron rr**, Machine iron
Fabric type Cottons or linen fabrics, e.g.: table linen, bed linen, starched
laundry.
Note To prevent laundry from drying out, it should be rolled up until
you are ready for ironing.
Minimum iron Max. load 3 kg*
Normal+, Normal**, Hand iron r
Fabric type Minimum iron items made of cotton, synthetic or mixed fibre, e.g.:
dresses, trousers, skirts and table cloths.
* Weight of dry laundry
** Note for test institutes:
Use this programme without selecting any Extra options for testing according
to EN 61121 standard.
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Programme chart
Delicates Max. load 2.5 kg*

Normal+, Normal, Hand iron r, Hand iron rr
Fabric type Delicate items made of cotton, synthetic or blended fabrics, e.g.:
jumpers, skirts, trousers, table cloths, shirts, blouses and evening
wear with sequins and beading.
Note Laundry remains relatively crease-free for easier ironing.
Extra options Anti-crease, Buzzer
Smoothing easy care Max. load 3 kg*
Fabric type – Cotton and linen fabrics.
– Minimum iron items made of mixed fibres, cottons or
synthetics, e.g.: trousers, anoraks, shirts.
Notes – Smooths out creasing caused during the spin cycle in the
washing machine.
– Remove garments as soon as the programme has finished so
that they are easy to iron.
Outerwear Max. load 2.5 kg*
Normal, Hand iron r
Fabric type Outerwear which is suitable for drying in a tumble dryer.
Warm air Max. load 6 kg*
Fabric type – "Voluminous" and multi-layered fabrics whose layers have
different drying characteristics, e.g. jackets.
– For drying individual items, e.g. bath towels, swimwear,
tea-towels and small loads.
Note – Do not select the longest drying time to start with. Check the
items as you are drying them to find the optimum time.
Extra options Gentle tumble, Anti-crease, Buzzer
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Programme chart
Cool air Max. load 6 kg*

Fabric type Any item which only needs airing.
Automatic+ Max. load 4.5 kg*
Normal+, Normal, Hand iron r
Fabric type Mixed loads of garments suitable for the Cottons and Minimum
iron programmes. Sort according to colour.
Shirts Max. load 2 kg*
Fabric type Shirts and blouses.
Denim Max. load 3 kg*
Normal, Hand iron r
Fabric type Denim garments, e.g. jeans, jackets, skirts, shirts.
Woollens handcare Max. load 2 kg*
Fabric type Woollen fabrics. Fabrics containing wool blends.
Note – Woollen garments are fluffed up.
– Remove garments immediately at the end of the programme.
Extra option Buzzer
Silks handcare Max. load 1 kg*
Fabric type Silks (which are suitable for drying in a tumble dryer) e.g. blouses
and shirts.
Notes – Smooths out creasing.
– Remove garments immediately at the end of the programme.
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Programme chart
Standard pillows 1-2 pillows up to 80 x 40 cm

Large pillows 1 pillow up to 80 x 80 cm
Fabric type Pillows suitable for drying in a tumble dryer, with feather, down or
synthetic fillings.
Note Please observe the instructions on the care label. Pillows can still
feel damp after being dried. You can use this programme several
times until the pillow feels dry.
Sportswear Max. load 3 kg*
Fabric type Sportswear which is suitable for drying in a tumble dryer.
Extra options Gentle tumble, Anti-crease, Buzzer
Basket programme Max. load for basket: 3 kg
Note – The drum does not rotate in this
programme.
For this reason, airing and drying
may only be carried out if the Miele
drying basket (optional accessory)
is fitted in the drum.
– Use this programme to dry items
which are suitable for drying in a
tumble dryer but which are not suitable for drying using
mechanical action.
– A satisfactory drying result cannot be achieved without the
drying basket.
– It is essential to observe the operating instructions for the
drying basket.
Fabric type/ – See the operating instructions supplied with the drying basket.
items
Extra option Buzzer
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Changing the programme sequence
Once a programme has started Note: A programme can also be

cancelled by turning the programme
- changing the programme selector to Stop.
You cannot change to another
- cancelling the programme and then
programme once a programme has
removing the laundry
started (this prevents unintentional
alterations). ^ Proceed as described in "Adding or
If an attempt is made to change a removing laundry after a programme
selection: Option not possible will has started" below.
appear in the display.
^ Switch the dryer off after closing the
It is still possible to select or deselect door.
the Anti-crease and Buzzer extra
options. Adding or removing laundry
You will need to cancel the current after a programme has started
programme before you can select a ^ Press the Door button.
new one.
^ Open the door.
- cancelling the programme and then ^ Add or remove items as required.
selecting a different programme
^ Close the door.
Cancel programme will appear in the
display.
Time remaining
^ Confirm by pressing the right hand
Menu button under OK. The time left shown in the display may
now vary from the actual drying time.
The items will be cooled down,
depending on the temperature
reached and how long they have
been dried for.
If you press the Start/Stop button
during the cooling down phase and
confirm by pressing the right hand
Menu button under OK, Finished will
appear in the display.
^ Switch the dryer off.
^ Switch the dryer back on again.
^ Select another programme and start
it.
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Cleaning and care
Emptying the condensed water

container
The condensed water will be collected
in the condensed water container
unless the appliance has been set up
to drain via the drain hose (see
installation).
Empty the condensed water

container after every drying
programme.
The drying programme will be

interrupted if the maximum level of the ^ Open the shutter and empty out the
condensed water container is reached. water.
A message will appear in the display.
^ To replace the container, hold it at a
slight angle (as when removing it)
and push it in gently until you feel it
click into position.
^ To remove the message from the
display, switch the dryer off and then
on again.
Condensed water should not be

consumed. It could lead to health
problems for people and animals.
Condensed water can be put to

household use (e.g. used in a steam
^ Holding the container firmly in both iron or humidifier). To ensure that any
hands, as shown, pull it out slightly residual particles of fluff in the
towards the right-hand side. condensed water are removed before
use, pass it through a fine sieve or
^ Hold the container in a horizontal paper filter first.
position when carrying it.
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Cleaning and care
This tumble dryer has a multi-stage When to clean the surfaces of the
filter system, consisting of fluff filters fluff filters
and additional fine filters in the door
and the door opening. There is also a The surfaces of the fluff filters:
fine filter in front of the heat exchanger 1. in the door,
for added protection. 2. in the door opening
should be cleaned after each drying
Make sure you clean all the programme.
filters at the correct intervals See "Cleaning the surfaces of the
fluff filters".
The filters are located in the
following three positions: When to clean the additional fine
filters
The additional fine filters do not

need to be cleaned after each
drying programme. They should only
be cleaned when the prompt* to do
1. In the door. so appears in the display.
See "Cleaning the fine filters".
* When Clean door filter appears:

1. Clean the fine filter in the door.
2. Clean the fine filters in the door
2. In the door opening. opening.
* When Clean plinth filter appears:
3. Clean the fine filter in front of the heat
exchanger unit.
3. In front of the heat exchanger unit.
,The dryer must not be used

without the fluff filters or fine filters in
place or if the fluff filters/fine filters
are damaged in any way. This would
cause an excessive build-up of fluff
which in turn would cause a fault.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the surfaces of the ^ Use your fingers or a vacuum cleaner

fluff filters to remove the fluff from the surface of
the filter.
Hair and fluff on garments are collected
by the fluff filters in the door and the Extra cleaning
door opening. ^ Remove any fluff from the hollow part
Tip: You can use a vacuum cleaner to of the door with a bottle brush or a
remove the fluff. vacuum cleaner.
Clean the surfaces of the fluff filters ^ Also clean the door seal (2) with a
in the door and the door opening damp cloth.
after each drying programme. ^ Push the filter back into the door until
it clicks into position. Ensure it is
1. In the door. facing the correct way.
2. In the door opening.
^ Open the door and pull the fluff filter

(1) out of the door as illustrated.
^ Use your fingers or a vacuum cleaner
to remove the fluff from the two fluff
filters in the door opening.
^ Close the door.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the fine filters 1. Cleaning the fine filter in the door
The additional fine filters collect finer Components of the fluff filter in the door
fluff, hair and detergent residues which
have got through the surfaces of the
fluff filters in the door and the door
opening.
The additional fine filters
– do not need to be cleaned after
each drying programme. They
should only be cleaned when the
prompt* to do so appears in the
display.
* See "Make sure you clean all the
filters at the correct intervals".
1 Fluff filter
– must be cleaned under running
water. 2 Fine filter frame holder
3 Fine filter frame
,The fine filters must not be
replaced in the dryer dripping wet. 4 Fine filter
Squeeze them thoroughly. ^ Open the door and pull the fluff filter
If the fluff filters in the door and the out of the door as described
door opening have also been previously.
cleaned under running water, they
must be dried. ^ Remove the fine filter (4) as
Otherwise they could cause described on the following pages.
operational faults.
,Always replace the fine filters if

they are damaged (Miele optional
accessory, available to order).
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Cleaning and care
Removing Replacing
^ Place the fluff filter (1) on a flat ^ Place the fluff filter (1) on a flat
surface. surface.
a Press holder (2) on the filter frame ^ Place the fine filter (4) exactly in the
gently inwards until the filter frame middle of the hollow area in the fluff
disengages from the fluff filter. filter.
b Pull filter frame (3) out of the fluff filter ^ Place the fine filter frame (3) on the
by the holder. fine filter - the handle (2) must face
upwards.
^ Remove the fine filter (4).
^ Press the fine filter frame at the top
Cleaning
and bottom until you feel it click into
^ Clean the fine filter thoroughly under position in the fluff filter.
running water.
^ Push the filter back into the door until
^ Then squeeze the fine filter it clicks into position. Ensure it is
thoroughly. facing the correct way.
^ Clean the fine filter frame, if
necessary.
^ The surface of the fluff filter must also
be cleaned under running water if
there is a great deal of compacted
fluff on it.
^ Dry the fluff filter and the filter frame.
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Cleaning and care
2. Cleaning the fine filters in the door Cleaning
opening.
^ Clean both fine filters thoroughly
Removing under running water.
^ Then squeeze the fine filters
thoroughly.
^ The surface of the fluff filters in the
door opening must also be cleaned
under running water if there is a great
deal of compacted fluff on them.
^ Dry both fluff filters.
^ If necessary, clean the hollow area in
the door opening (underneath the
fluff filters) with a vacuum cleaner.
Replacing the fine filters (bottom
picture)
^ Turn dial a until you feel it click.
^ Insert the holder of the fine filter with
^ Pull the filter out of the door opening its groove on top of the ridge (see
by the dial as shown b. Do the same detail).
on the other side.
^ Insert the bottom end of the fine filter
under the edge.
Both fine filters must lie flush in the
middle of the hollow area.
Replacing the fluff filters (top picture)
^ Replace the fluff filters by inserting
them at the bottom and pressing
them into place at the top.
^ Lock both dials (you will feel them
click into position).
^ Grasp the fine filter by its holder and

pull the fine filter upwards.
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Cleaning and care
3. Cleaning the fine filter in front of
the heat exchanger unit
Removing
^ Pull the fine filter out by the handle.
^ Use the yellow opener to open the

service panel at the bottom left of the
front of the tumble dryer.
^ Now remove the panel by pulling it
diagonally upwards.
^ Then place it to one side.
^ Press the stoppers gently together

and then pull them out of the handle.
^ Pull the handle out of the fine filter.
Cleaning
^ Clean the fine filter thoroughly under
running water.
^ Then squeeze the fine filter
^ Turn the lever on the inner cover thoroughly.
downwards to the vertical position.
^ Pull the cover forwards.
^ Remove it by pulling it diagonally
upwards.
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Cleaning and care
Replacing Cleaning the tumble dryer
^ Insert the fine filter on the handle.
Disconnect the dryer from the mains
^ Press the stoppers into the openings electricity supply.
of the handle (until you feel them
click into position). ^ Clean the housing, control panel and
door seal with a slightly damp cloth
^ Push the fine filter back into the
and a mild detergent or soapy water.
opening in front of the heat
exchanger unit. ^ The drum and other stainless steel
parts can be cleaned with a suitable
When replacing the inner cover, propietary stainless steel cleaner
ensure that the rubber seal fits following the manufacturer's
correctly into the groove. instructions.
^ Replace the cover making sure the Do not use solvents, abrasive
hooks locate correctly. Hold it at an cleaners, glass cleaners or
angle and push it gently downwards. all-purpose cleaners. These could
damage plastic sufaces and other
^ Then turn the lever upwards into the
parts.
horizontal position to lock the cover.
^ Replace the service panel and press ^ Dry all parts with a soft cloth.
the upper edge until it clicks into
position.
,The cover must be replaced and

locked correctly to ensure that no
water can leak from the heat
exchanger unit.
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Problem solving guide
With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of the
appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right
without contacting the Service Department.
,Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a

suitably qualified person in strict accordance with current local and national
safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.
Check and fault messages in the display

Problem Possible cause Remedy
You are asked to enter a Access via a code has Enter the code (see
code. been activated. "Settings menu").
Adjust the load This is not a fault. Use the Warm air
The programme is In some programmes, if programme (timed
cancelled, the buzzer the drum has been drying) to dry individual
sounds. overloaded or items.
underloaded, the – Switch the dryer off
programme will be and then on again.
cancelled. This can also – Open and shut the
happen if the items are door.
already dry.
Empty the container The condensed water – Empty out the
The programme is container is full or there is condensed water
cancelled, the buzzer a kink in the drain hose. container or check the
sounds. drain hose.
– Switch the dryer off
and then on again.
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Clean door filter This is a reminder to – Clean the fine filters.
appears at the end of a clean the fine filters in the See "Cleaning and
programme. door and the door care".
opening under running To delete the message:
water. – With the appliance
switched on open and
then close the door. (If
the appliance is
switched off the
message will not go
away).
Clean plinth filter This is a reminder to – Clean the fine filter.
appears at the end of a clean the fine filter in front See "Cleaning and
programme. of the heat exchanger unit care".
under running water. To delete the message:
– Select OK.
A prompt which has not A programme cannot be – Make a note of what is
been described started while there is a shown in the display.
previously appears in fault message in the – Switch the dryer off
the display. display. and then on again.
– If a programme still
cannot be started: call
the Service
Department.
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An unsatisfactory drying result

The laundry is not The load consisted of – Finish drying using the
sufficiently dry. different fabrics. Warm air programme.
– Select a different
programme next time*.
Feather filled pillows Feathers are a natural The smell will dissipate
smell after drying. product and this is quite after sufficient airing.
normal.
Items made of synthetic Synthetic fibres tend to Static charge can be
fibres are charged with attract static charge. reduced by adding a
static electricity after fabric conditioner to the
drying. final rinse in the washing
programme or a fabric
conditioner sheet to the
load when drying.
There is a build-up of Fluff is principally the Fluff is collected by the
fluff. result of friction when fluff filters and can be
garments are being worn removed easily (see
and to some extent when "Cleaning and care").
they are being washed.
Machine drying hardly
causes any fluff to form
and has no appreciable
effect on the lifetime of
the fabric.
* You can alter the drying levels for some programmes (see "Settings menu").
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Other problems
The drying Please check all the possible causes and switch the dryer
process goes on off and then back on again.
too long or even Ventilation to and from the Open a door or window while
switches off. dryer may be insufficient (e.g the dryer is in operation for
because it is installed in a increased air flow.
small room). This has caused
the temperature in the room
to rise sharply.
The fluff filters and fine filters
– Remove any fluff, hair or
are clogged with fluff, residual detergents:
detergent residues or hair. . . . from the fluff filters in
the door and the door
opening.
. . . from the fine filters in
front of the heat exchanger
unit.
– Clean the fluff filters and, if
necessary, the fine filters.
The fluff filters and the fine The fluff filters and fine filters
filters were still wet when they must be dry.
were replaced.
The laundry has not been Make sure that your laundry
spun sufficiently. is thoroughly spun at the
appropriate spin speed in the
washing machine.
The tumble dryer has been Do not exceed the maximum
overloaded. load for the programme
selected.
Metallic components, e.g. – Open zips next time.
zips have prevented the If the problem occurs again,
dryer from registering the dry garments with long zips
correct moisture level in the using the Warm air
laundry. programme (timed drying).
38

There are humming The compressor is These noises are quite
noises. operating. normal and do not indicate a
fault.
The display is dark. The display has The display will light up
The programme switched off when one of the buttons is
selector is not lit up. automatically to save pressed.
The Start/Stop button energy (Standby mode).
light flashes slowly. The programme selector
lighting goes out when
Settings J is selected.
The Start/Stop button The flashing indicates After the programme has
light flashes/does not that a programme can started, the flashing will
flash. be started. change to a constant light.
The programme does No obvious cause. – Is the dryer switched on?
not start. – Is the plug correctly
inserted into the socket
and switched on?
– Is the door closed
properly?
– Has the fuse or circuit
breaker tripped?
The display is in a A different language has Set the language you want.
different language. been selected. The flag symbol J will guide
you.
Power cut. A programme which was running previously will
continue automatically when power is restored to the
tumble dryer as long as the Cooling down phase had
not been reached.
The interior drum The lighting switches off – Switch the dryer off and
lighting does not automatically (to save then on again.
come on. energy). – If the lamp needs to be
replaced, follow the
instructions in "Changing
the lamp" at the end of this
section.
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Changing the lamp

The lamp specification and
Disconnect the tumble dryer from maximum wattage is stated on the
the mains electricity supply. data plate and on the lamp cover.
^ Open the door. ^ Replace the lamp.

You will find the interior lamp cover at ^ To close the cover push it upwards
the top of the drum aperture. and press it on the left and right until
you hear it click into position.
,Ensure that it is fitted into

position securely, as any moisture
could cause a short circuit.
^ Insert a suitable tool, such as a wide

bladed screwdriver, under the side
edge of the lamp cover as illustrated.
^ 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.
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After Sales service
Repairs Future updates (PC)

In the event of any faults which you The indicator or check light marked PC
cannot remedy yourself, please contact on the fascia panel is the interface used
by the Miele service technicians during
– your Miele dealer or
service work for testing purposes and
– the Miele Service Department (see for updating the appliance's
back cover for contact details). programme data.
When contacting your dealer or the
Service Department, please quote the Appliance guarantee
model and serial number of your Please see the guarantee card
appliance, both of which are shown on supplied with your appliance.
the data plate situated on the right
hand side below the drum aperture. Optional accessories
Optional accessories for this dryer are
available from your Miele Dealer, the
Miele Spare Parts Department or via the
internet at www.miele-shop.com.
Please note that telephone calls may

be monitored and recorded for
training purposes.
N.B. A call-out charge will be

applied for service visits where the
problem could have been rectified
as described in these instructions.
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Installation
Front view
a Mains connection cable f Four height adjustable screw feet

b Control panel g Cool air intake panel
c Condensed water container h External drainage of condensed
water hose
d Door
(see "External condensed water
e Service panel for heat exchanger outlet")
unit (for cleaning or replacing the
fine filter)
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Installation
Rear view
,If transporting the dryer at an
angle, only tip it towards its left side.
a Protruding lid for holding when

moving the dryer (see arrows)
b Mains connection cable
c Hose for external drainage of
condensed water
d Accessories for connection to a sink
drain outlet
Transporting the dryer

When moving the dryer, hold it by the
lid where it protrudes to the rear. To
manoeuvre the dryer out of its packing
case to its installation site you will also
need to hold it by the front feet.
,Only transport the dryer as

shown in the following illustrations. ,If the tumble dryer has not been
transported as described, then it
must be left to stand for at least 1
hour before it is connected to the
electricity supply. Otherwise the
heat pump can be damaged.
43
Installation
Before moving the tumble dryer A build-up of heat can be avoided by:
again (e.g. when moving house)
– Adjusting the screw feet so that there
After each use a small quantity of is a gap of at least 20 mm between
condensed water will collect in the area the floor and the bottom of the dryer.
around the pump. This water can run
– Creating a gap for the dryer in the
out if the tumble dryer is tipped up
kitchen furniture plinth facing.
when it is being moved. It is a good
idea to run the Cool air programme for – Creating ventilation gaps in the
approximately 1 minute before moving kitchen unit.
it. Any remaining condensed water will
N.B. When built under, drying times
then be fed into the condensed water
may be longer.
container or out through the drain hose.
,The dryer should not be installed
Installation site next to a refrigeration appliance. The
warm air expelled from the rear of
,Make sure the dryer door can be the dryer would increase the
opened without hindrance after temperature around the refrigeration
installation. appliance's heat exchanger causing
the compressor to run continuously.
If it is not possible to install the dryer
,The cool air intake panel at the anywhere else, then the refrigeration
front of the dryer must not be appliance must be sealed off from
blocked or covered, e.g. by a the dryer.
laundry basket, as this would cause
a fault.
,A building-under kit (Miele
Building under a continuous worktop/ accessory, available to order) with a
in a row of kitchen units coverplate to replace the
appliance´s lid is required. It must
,It is very important to avoid a be fitted by a suitably qualified
build-up of heat. person to ensure electrical safety.
The warm air which is expelled from
the rear of the dryer must be able to N.B. If you wish to push the tumble
dissipate. dryer under a worktop and there is
Warm air which cannot dissipate space to do this without removing
could cause a fault. the lid the building-under kit is not
necessary. Otherwise the
building-under kit is essential.
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Installation
– The building-under kit is supplied
with its own installation instructions.
– N.B. When built under, drying times
may be longer.
– The electrical socket must be
located in an accessible position
near the appliance.
With niche heights of:
– 830-840 mm, longer screw feet* are
required.
– 870-885 / 915-930 mm, one or two
raising kits* are required.
^ The screw feet can be adjusted to
* Miele accessory available to order compensate for any unevenness in
the floor.
Replacing the lid
If the lid has been removed in order to
,Do not block the gap between
the bottom of the tumble dryer and
fit a coverplate, ensure that, if the lid is
the floor with plinth facings, deep
ever replaced, it fits securely into the
pile carpet etc. This would hinder a
rear holders. Otherwise, it is not
sufficient flow of air to the dryer.
properly secure for transport.
Washer-dryer stack
Levelling the appliance
The tumble dryer can also be
combined with a Miele washing
machine in a washer-dryer stack. The
appropriate "WTV" stacking kit
(available to order) to match your dryer
is required.
* Miele accessory available to order
,Stacking kits must only be

installed by a suitably qualified fitter.
The appliance must be perfectly level

to ensure safe and proper operation.
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Installation
External condensed water ^ There will be a small amount of

outlet residual water in the drain hose.
Have a container ready to collect
General notes this.
When drying is in progress, condensed

water is pumped into the condensed
water container through the drain hose at
the back of the dryer. The condensed
water can also be drained off directly if
the tumble dryer is installed near a sink,
drain outlet etc. so that the condensed
water container does not have to be
emptied.
Drain hose length . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 m
Maximum delivery head . . . . . . . 1.50 m
Maximum drain hose length . . . . 4.00 m ^ Pull the hose off its connection (see
arrow).
,If the on-site water drainage ^ Allow any residual water to run into
system is not fitted with a non-return the container.
valve or an appropriate air gap, one
must be fitted to prevent the risk of ^ Unwind the hose and pull it carefully
back-flow. (See "Installation conditions out of the holders.
requiring a non-return valve").
The following optional accessories are

available:
– an extension hose
– a non-return valve kit for connection
to an external condensed water
outlet (includes an extension hose).
Maximum delivery head with
non-return valve fitted: 1.00 m
Arranging the drain hose

^ Position the hose to the right or left
,Do not pull on the drain hose and hand side as necessary.
do not stretch it or allow it to become
Leave the hose in the middle holder to
kinked as it could get damaged.
prevent it from becoming kinked
inadvertently.
46
Installation
External drainage via a sink or gully Example: Connection to a sink drain
outlet
^ See "Front view" illustration.
The drain hose with non-return valve
,If you want to drain the water off fitted can be connected directly to a
into a sink you will need to secure suitable sink drain outlet.
the hose carefully, e.g. by tying it to
a tap to make sure it cannot slip
during use. Otherwise there is a risk
of overflowing water which could
cause damage.
^ Use the bow-shaped guide to

prevent the drain hose from
becoming kinked.
Installation conditions requiring a

non-return valve
,Certain installation conditions

require the fitting of a non-return
^ Remove the following from the back
valve for external water
of the dryer at the top:
connection (available as an
Adapter 1 and hose clip 3 behind it.
optional accessory). A non-return
valve will prevent the risk of
back-flow out of the dryer which
could cause damage.
A non-return valve is required:

– If the tumble dryer is connected to a
sink drain outlet (see the following
section).
– If the tumble dryer is connected to a
drainage system already in use by
another appliance, e.g. a dishwasher
or washing machine.
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Installation
^ Fit adapter 1 to the sink drain outlet
using nut 2.
If this nut has a flat disc in it you
should take the disc out first.
^ Attach the end of hose 4 to adapter
1.
^ Use a screwdriver to tighten hose
clip 3 up close to the nut.
,Non-return valve 5 has to be

fitted with the arrow pointing in the
direction of flow (i.e. towards the
sink). Otherwise water will not drain
out of the appliance.
1 Adapter
2 Nut ^ Fit non-return valve 5 to tumble dryer
drain hose 6 (make sure it is fitted in
3 Hose clip the correct direction - see arrow on
4 End of the hose non-return valve).
5 Non-return valve ^ Secure the non-return valve using

hose clips.
6 Tumble dryer drain hose
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Electrical 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 a
current national and local safety suitable replacement is obtained. The
regulations (BS 7671 in the UK). colour of the correct replacement cover
is that of the coloured insert in the base
Ensure power is not supplied to the
of the plug, or the colour that is
appliance until after installation work
embossed in words on the base of the
has been carried out.
plug (as applicable to the design of
The appliance is supplied with a mains plug fitted).
cable with moulded plug ready for
Replacement fuses should be ASTA
connection to a 230-240V mains
approved to BS 1362 and have the
supply. Please ensure the connection
correct rating. Replacement fuses and
data quoted on the data plate match
fuse covers may be purchased from
the household mains supply.
your local electrical supplier.
Connection should be made via a
suitable switched socket which is easily
accessible after installation.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE
For extra safety it is advisable to install MUST BE EARTHED
a suitable residual current device
(RCD). Contact a qualified electrician
for advice.
Do not connect via an extension lead.
Extension leads do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).
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Consumption data
Load1) Final spin speed Residual Energy Duration
in a domestic moisture
washing machine
kg rpm % kWh Minutes
2
Cottons Normal 6.0 1000 60 1.80 104
Cottons Normal
+ Freshen up 6.0 1000 60 0.95 56
+ Gentle tumble 6.0 1000 60 1.80 110
Cottons Normal 6.0 1200 53 1.65 95
6.0 1400 50 1.55 90
6.0 1600 48 1.50 87
6.0 1800 43 1.35 79
Cottons Hand iron rr2 6.0 1000 60 1.35 81
Cottons Hand iron rr 6.0 1200 53 1.20 71
6.0 1400 50 1.10 67
6.0 1600 48 1.05 64
6.0 1800 43 0.90 56
Minimum iron Normal2 3.0 1200 40 0.60 40
Minimum iron Normal
+ Freshen up 3.0 1200 40 0.65 41
+ Gentle tumble 3.0 1200 40 0.60 37
Minimum iron Hand iron 3.0 1200 40 0.50 35
Automatic + Normal 4.5 900 50 1.30 79
Shirts Normal 2.0 400 60 0.75 47
Delicates Normal 2.5 900 50 0.70 45
Sportswear Normal 3.0 900 50 1.05 64
Large pillows 1.2 1200 30 1.40 86
Outerwear Normal 2.5 500 50 1.20 75
Denim Normal 3.0 900 60 1.55 92
1
Weight of dry laundry
2
EN 61121:2005 test programme
All other data was calculated using EN 61121:2005.
Notes for test institutes:
Before testing in accordance with EN 61121, dry a 3 kg load of cotton laundry with 70% residual
moisture as per the above standard using the Cottons Normal programme without any extra options.
Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given above depending
on the size of the load, types of textiles, residual moisture levels after spinning,
fluctuations in the electricity supply and any extra options selected.
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Technical data
Height 850 mm
Width 595 mm
Depth 596 mm
Depth with door open 1060 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 Yes
Suitable for stacking Yes
Weight 69 kg
Drum volume 111 l
Maximum capacity 6 kg dry weight
Capacity of condensed water container approx. 3.5 l
Drain hose length 1.50 m
Maximum delivery head 1.50 m
Maximum drain hose length 4.00 m
Length of connection cable 2.00 m
Voltage
Connected load
Fuse rating See data plate
Lamp wattage
Test certificates awarded
Type of refrigerant R134a
Maximum quantity of refrigerant 480 g
Energy consumption see "Consumption data"
51
Settings menu J
for changing
default settings
The Settings menu is used to alter the

dryer's electronics to suit different
requirements.
Settings can be altered at any time.
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Settings menu J
To open the Settings menu Language J

^ Close the door. The display can be set to appear in
^ Switch the dryer on. one of several different languages.
^ Press both menu buttons at the same ^ Select the language you want by
time until the following appears in the pressing the left hand Menu button
display: under ~ (Continue).
Settings A tick L will appear beside the
language to show that it has been set.
Language F
The flag J after the word Language
Continue OK acts as a guide to prevent a language
You are now in the Settings menu. which will not be understood from
being set.
Select the setting you want with the left
hand Menu button under Continue,
and confirm your selection with the right
hand Menu button under OK.
To close the Settings menu

Settings
Back A
Continue OK
^ Press the right hand Menu button

under OK.
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Settings menu J
Time Drying levels

First select either a 24 hour or 12 You can alter the drying levels for
hour clock. You can then set the the Cottons and Minimum iron
current time of day. programmes.
To set the clock format The bar chart shows you the setting.
Factory default: a medium setting.
Clock format
– rrr (damper)
24 h clock B The programme duration is shorter.
Continue OK – r (drier)
The programme duration is longer.
^ Select the clock format you want with
the left hand Menu button under
Continue, and confirm your selection
Anti-crease
with the right hand Menu button Helps prevent creasing, if laundry is
under OK.
not normally removed immediately
after the end of a programme.
To set the time
^ Select the hours and minutes using After the programme has finished, the
the Menu buttons. drum will continue to rotate at intervals.
– 2 hours (factory default setting).
– 1 hour
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Settings menu J
Lock code
Confirm code
The code prevents your machine
being used without your knowledge. 2 5 0
When the code has been activated, you Back A OK

have to enter a code after switching the
^ Confirm the lock code by pressing
dryer on. Otherwise the dryer cannot be
the right hand Menu button under OK
operated.
or, if you have made a mistake, press
the left hand Menu button under
To activate the lock code
Back A.
Lock code The following will appear in the display:
Activate
Continue OK X Lock code activated.

Entry OK
^ Press the right hand Menu button
under OK.
^ The display will now request that a Once the tumble dryer is switched off, it
code is entered. The code is 250 and can only be used again if the lock code
cannot be altered. is entered.
To enter the lock code To use the dryer when the lock code
is activated
Lock code
When the tumble dryer is switched on
0 _ _
again, the display will request the lock
code.
- OK
^ Enter code 250 as described above
^ Enter the first number with the left and confirm the entry.
hand Menu button under -. Confirm
The dryer is now unlocked and ready
your selection of this number by
for use.
pressing the right hand Menu button
under OK. Now enter the second
To deactivate the lock code
number.
Proceed as for activating the code.
^ Repeat the process until all three
numbers have been entered.
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Settings menu J
Buzzer There are two options:
The buzzer has two volumes. On

Standby is activated:
Normal (Factory default)
The buzzer sounds at the end of a – if a programme is not selected within
programme. 10 minutes of the tumble dryer being
switched on.
Loud
The buzzer sounds at maximum volume – 10 minutes after a programme has
at the end of a programme. started.
A tick L will appear beside the option – 10 minutes after the end of a
to show that it has been set. programme.
Not in current prog.
Keypad tone (Factory default)
An audible tone sounds each time a – Standby is activated if a programme

button is pressed. is not selected within 10 minutes of
the tumble dryer being switched on
A tick L will appear beside the option and after the end of a programme.
to show that it has been set. (Standby is not activated after a
Factory default: Off. programme has started).
Pressing one of the buttons switches
Contrast the display back on again.
A tick L will appear beside the option
Brightness to show that it has been set.
There are ten different display
contrast and display brightness Memory
settings.
The electronics will memorise the
The bar chart shows you the setting. drying level and any extra options
Factory default: a medium setting. selected for the current drying
programme.
Standby display A tick L will appear beside the option
to show that it has been set.
To save energy, the display goes out
Factory default: Off.
after 10 minutes and the indicator
light for the Start/Stop button will start
flashing slowly.
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Disposal of the packing Energy saving tips

Please dispose of it at your local

Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Operating the tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Notes on laundry care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

How to dry correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Changing the programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

After Sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

External condensed water outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Technical safety ~ The heat pump technology in the

~ Faulty components must only be

Correct use ~ To prevent the risk of fire, the

a Start/Stop button e Extra option buttons

Display Selecting programmes via the

To alter a setting: In the same way, some programmes

Pressing the right or left hand Menu

Pressing the left hand Menu button

If the language showing in the display Entry menu

^ Select the language you require by

Garment care label symbols manufacturer on the care label, as

Brief instructions C Load the tumble dryer

– Check seams and stitching to ensure

^ Press the left hand Menu button

^^^^^^ Extra dry

Check that all items have been

If the dryer is switched on at the mains

Cottons Max. load 6 kg*

Delicates Max. load 2.5 kg*

Cool air Max. load 6 kg*

Standard pillows 1-2 pillows up to 80 x 40 cm

Once a programme has started Note: A programme can also be

Emptying the condensed water

Empty the condensed water

The drying programme will be

Condensed water should not be

Condensed water can be put to

The additional fine filters do not

* When Clean door filter appears:

3. In front of the heat exchanger unit.

,The dryer must not be used

Cleaning the surfaces of the ^ Use your fingers or a vacuum cleaner

2. In the door opening.

^ Open the door and pull the fluff filter

,Always replace the fine filters if

^ Grasp the fine filter by its holder and

^ Pull the fine filter out by the handle.

^ Use the yellow opener to open the

^ Press the stoppers gently together

,The cover must be replaced and

,Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a