Miele Novotronic T 220 User manual

Operating instructions
for vented tumble dryer
T 220
To avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to the machine
it is essential to read these
instructions before
it is installed or used for the first time.
G
M.-Nr. 05 538 670

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Disposal of your old appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Energy saving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Notes on laundry care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
How to dry correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
APrepare the laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
BLoad the drum and switch on the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
CSelect a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
DStart the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Selecting a different programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Interrupting a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adding or removing items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
To cancel a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
EAt the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cleaning the fluff filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Check and fault indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
To change the interior drum lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
PC indicator lamp (interface for service technicians). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Contents
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Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Transporting the machine to its installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Building under a continous worktop / in a kitchen run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Levelling the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Washer-dryer stack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Installation - venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Calculating the effective duct length: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Installation to the left or right side of the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
aVenting system with flexible ducting hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
bVenting system with plastic piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
cConnecting directly to a wall vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Washer dryer stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Increased drying level in the COTTONS programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Increased drying level in the MINIMUM IRON programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Contents
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To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the machine please read
these instructions carefully before
using it for the first time. They
contain important information on its
safety, installation, use and
maintenance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and ensure that new users are
familiar with the content. Pass them
on to any future owner of the
machine.
Correct use
The tumble dryer is only intended
for drying fabrics which have been
washed in a water solution, marked on
the manufacturer's care label as being
suitable for tumble drying.
"Dry cleaning kits" for freshening up
garments in a tumble dryer are
increasingly available on the market. If
using, do so at your own risk, and
follow the instructions provided on the
packaging.
Any other applications may be
dangerous. The manufacturer is not
liable for damage resulting from
improper use or operation.
Technical safety
Before setting up the machine,
check it for any externally visible
damage.
Do not install or use a damaged
machine.
Before connecting the machine,
ensure that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage and connected
load) match the mains electricity
supply. If in any doubt, consult a
qualified electrician.
The electrical safety of this
machine can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing system which
complies with local and national
regulations. It is most important that this
basic safety requirement is present and
regularly tested, and where there is any
doubt the household wiring system
should be inspected by a qualified
electrician. The manufacturer cannot be
held liable for the consequences of an
inadequate earthing system (e.g.
electric shock).
Do not connect the appliance to
the mains electricity supply by an
extension lead. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the
appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
Warning and Safety instructions
4

The machine is built in accordance
with current safety requirements.
Unauthorised repairs could result in
unforeseen dangers for the user, for
which the manufacturer cannot accept
liability. Repairs should only be
undertaken by a Miele approved
technician.
Ensure current is not supplied to the
machine until after maintenance or
repair work has been carried out.
Faulty components must only be
replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. Only when these parts are
fitted can the safety standards of the
machine 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 countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
machine 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 machine guarantee.
Warning and Safety instructions
5

In the event of a fault or for
cleaning purposes, the machine 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 withdrawn.
Use
This equipment may only be used
in mobile installations such as
ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk
assessment of the installation has been
carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
This dryer must not be:
– connected to a chimney or vent flue
which is in use.
– used without exhaust ducting.
– used without the fluff filter in place of
if the fluff filter is damaged in any
way.
Check all parts of the extraction
system on a regular basis (e.g. wall
vent, external grille, bends in the
ducting etc.) and make sure they are all
free of any hindrance. A build-up of fluff
will prevent a free-flow of air through the
system. If the dryer is to be connected
to an existing ducting system this must
be checked for suitability beforehand.
Adequate ventilation is essential to
avoid the danger of asphyxia and
toxic fumes where another appliance
which also uses the room air (e.g. gas,
oil or coal fired heater, continuous flow
or other water heater) is installed in the
same or an adjacent room.
To ensure safe operation, and to
prevent gases given off by these
appliances being drawn back into the
room, an underpressure of 0.04 mbar is
the maximum permissible.
–Ventilation can be maintained by air
inlets which cannot be blocked, in
windows, doors and outside wall
vents, or by fitting a window contact
switch which ensures that the tumble
dryer can only be operated when the
window is opened wide enough.
If in doubt, the advice of a competent
builder, or for gas, a "Corgi" registered
installer (in the UK) must be sought.
The exhaust air must not be vented
into a chimney or vent flue which is
in use, nor should it be connnected to
ducting which ventilates rooms with
fireplaces. It would be dangerous if
smoke or exhaust fumes were drawn
back into the room.
Do not install the machine in a
room where there is a risk of frost
occurring. At temperatures around
freezing point the machine may not be
able to operate properly.
The ambient room temperature should
be between +2°C and +35°C.
Warning and Safety instructions
6

Do not let anyone sit or lean on the
door, as this can cause the
machine to tip up.
Always close the door after use.
This way you will avoid the danger
of:
–children climbing onto or into the
dryer or hiding things in it.
–pets or other small animals climbing
into it.
To prevent the risk of fire the
following textiles must not be
dried in this machine:
– fabrics which contain a large
proportion of rubber, foam rubber or
rubber like materials.
– items which contain padding or
fillings (e.g. pillows, jackets).
– items which have been treated with
inflammable cleaning agents.
– items which have been splashed with
hair lacquer, hair spray, nail varnish
remover or similar substances.
–items which have been soiled with
oils or residues containing grease
(kitchen oils, cosmetics etc.).
–items soiled with wax or other
chemicals (e.g. mops and floor
cloths).
–items which have not been
thoroughly cleaned and which are
still soiled with grease or oil, e.g.
workwear. Such clothing may require
a heavy duty detergent to get them
clean. If necessary consult the
detergent manufacturer for advice.
Safety with children
Keep children away from the
machine at all times and supervise
them whilst you are using it. This
machine is not a toy. To avoid the risk of
injury, do not allow children to play on
or near it or to play with its controls.
Supervise its use by the elderly or
infirm.
Using accessories
Accessory parts may only be fitted
when expressly approved by Miele.
If non-Miele parts are used with this
machine, guarantee, performance and
product liability claims may be
invalidated.
Disposal of your old machine
Before discarding an old machine,
switch it off at the wall socket and
unplug it. Render the plug useless and
cut off the cable directly behind the
machine. This should be done by a
competent person.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by non-
compliance with these Warning and
Safety instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
7

Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure they are
offered for recycling.
Disposal of your old
appliances
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose of it
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre and ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
It should be unplugged or disconnected
from the mains electricity supply by a
competent person. The plug must be
rendered useless and the cable cut off
directly behind it to prevent misuse.
See the "Warning and Safety" section of
this booklet for further details.
Energy saving tips
To avoid unnecessarily long drying
times and high consumption of energy:
–Make sure that your laundry is
thoroughly spun before drying.
The higher the spin, the greater the
savings that can be made in energy
and time during drying.
– Load according to the optimum
amount of laundry recommended for
the programme being used (see
"Programme chart").
Underloading is uneconomical.
Overloading gives a poorer quality of
drying and may cause unnecessary
creasing.
–Make sure the room in which the
dryer is located is well ventilated.
–Make sure the fluff filter is clean
before using the dryer.
–Check all parts of the ventilation
system on a regular basis and
remove any build up of fluff etc.
–The vent ducting should be as short,
straight and smooth as possible to
minimise any resistance to the air
throughflow.
This helps to reduce running times
and energy consumption levels.
Caring for the environment
8

aProgramme selector
The programme selector can be
turned clockwise or anti-clockwise.
bProgramme sequence and check
lamps
cStart button
Press the
Start button to start a
programme.
The
Start indicator lamp will flash as
soon as a programme can be
started. It lights up constantly once
the programme has started.
dI-On/0-Off button
To switch the machine on or off / to
interrupt a programme.
The Anti-crease/Finish lamp will light
up as confirmation that the machine
has been switched on.
eDoor Button
To open the door / to cancel a
programme.
Pressing this button will open the
door even when the machine is
switched off at the mains.
If the machine 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.
PC indicator light
The indicator light marked PC is used
by Miele Service technicians as an
optical interface.
Control panel
9

Wash care labels
Before drying check the drying
symbol on the wash care label.
Significance of symbols:
qDry at normal temperature
rDry at low temperature
sDo not tumble dry
If no symbol is featured, dry at your
own risk applying the following
principles:
Cotton and minimum iron items should
be dried using the appropriate
programme for the degree of drying
required. See programme chart.
For delicates and fabrics with the
following wash care label rdry using
the
Low temperature option.
Never overload the drum. Do not
exceed the maximum recommended
loads given in the "Programme
chart". Overloading can cause
unnecessary wear and tear to the
laundry, give a disappointing drying
result and cause more creasing.
Do not put soaking wet items into
the tumble dryer. Spin them
thoroughly after washing using the
appropriate spin speed.
Tips on drying
Woollens and wool blends tend to
become matted and shrink if dried in a
tumble dryer. They can, however, be
partially dried using the
Woollens hand
care
programme.
Items filled with down.
The fabric lining on these garments
may shrink depending on the quality.
They can be partially dried using the
Smoothing programme.
Pure linen should only be machine
dried if specified as suitable by the
manufacturer on the wash care label,
as the surface of the fabric may
otherwise "roughen". These items can
be partially dried using the
Smoothing
programme.
Woven and loopknit materials (e.g.
T-shirts, knitted garments) have a
tendency to shrink, depending on their
quality and this is made worse by over-
drying. When purchasing these
garments it is advisable to take their
shrinkage properties into account.
Minimum iron fabrics and 100% cotton
shirts or blouses tend to crease more,
the larger the load being dried,
particulary when the weave of the
fabric is very fine. Reduce the load or
use the MINIMUM IRON -
Hand iron
programme with a max. load of 1 kg. If
this is unsatisfactory use the Special
care "Smoothing" setting, then hang the
garments on a hanger to dry.
Starched laundry can be dried in the
tumble dryer. In order to achieve the
usual finish, double the amount of
starch should be used.
New dark coloured garments should be
dried separately from light coloured
garments to avoid the danger of col-
ours running.
Notes on laundry care
10

Programmes Fabric type Special notes
COTTONS
Drying levels
maximum load:
5 kg (1)
Normal+ Single and multi-layered
fabrics, e.g. mixed load of
cotton fabrics (e.g.
towelling, jerseywear).
-
Normal (2) Load of similar cotton
fabrics (jersey wear,
flannelette sheets,
towelling).
If laundry is still too damp,
then:
- finish drying using Timed
drying
Warm air .
- use the
Normal+
programme next time.
Low temperature For drying delicate fabrics
with the symbol r(e.g.
acrylic garments).
Laundry is dried using the
Normal programme, but at a
lower temperature.
Hand iron (2) Cotton or linen fabrics (e.g.
table linen, bed linen,
starched laundry etc.).
-
Machine iron Cotton or linen fabrics,
including starched laundry
for machine ironing.
The laundry should be rolled
up to prevent it from drying
out before it can be ironed.
(1) Weight of dry laundry
(2) Note for test institutes:
Programme setting for testing according to EN 61121 standard
Programme chart
11

Programmes Fabric type Special notes
MINIMUM IRON
Drying levels
maximum load:
2.5 kg (1)
Normal+ Minimum iron items which
are made of synthetic or
blended fabrics (e.g.
pullovers, dresses, trousers)
which are not dried
adequately in the
Normal
programme.
Spin minimum iron fabrics
for at least 30 seconds in the
washing machine before
drying them.
Normal (2) Minimum iron shirts, table
cloths etc. made of mixed
fibres, e.g. cottons /
synthetics.
Spin minimum iron fabrics
for at least 30 seconds in the
washing machine before
drying them.
Low temperature For drying delicate fabrics
with the symbol r(e.g.
acrylic garments).
Laundry is dried using the
Normal programme, but at a
lower temperature.
Spin minimum iron fabrics
for at least 30 seconds in the
washing machine before
drying them.
Hand iron Minimum iron shirts, table
cloths etc. made of mixed
fibres, e.g. cottons /
synthetics, which are still to
be hand ironed.
Spin minimum iron fabrics
for at least 30 seconds in the
washing machine before
drying them.
For extra special care of
delicate fabrics and to
reduce creasing even more,
reduce the load to 1 kg. See
also "Special care
programmes".
(1) Weight of dry laundry
(2) Note for test institutes:
Programme setting for testing according to EN 61121 standard
Programme chart
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Programme Fabric type Special notes
Special care programmes
Woollens
hand care
maximum load: 2 kg (1)
Woollen fabrics To refresh and fluff up woollen
garments quickly. Remove garments
immediately at the end of the
programme. Do not repeat.
Woollen fabrics are not dried
completely by this programme.
Smoothing maximum load: 2.5 kg (1)
Cottons and linen fabrics.
Minimum iron items made
of cotton, blended fabrics
or synthetics, e.g. cotton
trousers, shirts.
Smooths out creasing caused during
the spin cycle in the washing
machine.
Fabrics are not completely dried in
this programme.
Remove garments immediately at the
end of the programme and place on
a line or hangers to dry.
TIMED DRYING maximum load: 5 kg (1)
Warm air Individual items
(e.g. bathing costumes,
bath towels, tea-towels).
Multi-layered fabric whose
layers have different drying
characteristics.
-
Cool air Items which are to be aired
only.
-
(1) Weight of dry laundry
Programme chart
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APrepare the laundry
^As far as possible, sort laundry for:
- the type of fibre or weave,
- the degree of dryness required,
- similar size of items,
- the moisture content after
spinning.
This will help towards achieving an
even drying result.
Fasten duvet covers etc. to prevent
small items from being rolled up inside
them.
Do up zips, hooks and eyes etc.
Tie fabric belts, apron strings.
Sew in or remove underwiring from
bras.
Make sure there is no detergent
dispenser ball etc. in with the
laundry, as this could melt and
damage the machine and the
laundry.
BLoad the drum and switch
on the dryer
^Press the door button and open the
door.
^Load the laundry loosely into the
drum.
Do not overload the drum.
Overloading can cause unnecessary
wear and tear to the laundry and
give a disappointing drying result.
See the "Programme chart" for
maximum recommended loads.
^Before closing the door check that
the fluff filter is correctly positioned in
the door.
When closing the door make sure
items of laundry cannot be trapped
by the door, as this will cause
damage to the laundry.
^Shut the door either with a gentle
swing or lean against it and push it
shut.
^Switch the dryer on by pressing the
"l-On/0-Off" button.
How to dry correctly
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CSelect a programme
^Turn the programme selector to the
required programme.
See "Consumption data" chart for
programme durations.
Low temperature
^For drying particularly delicate
fabrics (care symbol r) e.g. acrylics
turn the programme selector to the
Low temperature position.
Because the temperature is reduced for
the Low temperature settings,
programme durations will be increased
and laundry will take longer to dry.
DStart the programme
^Press the
Start button.
The drying cycle begins.
The drying stage reached is shown by
the sequence indicator lamps on the
right hand side of the control panel.
At the end of the drying phase a
cooling down phase commences to
cool the laundry down. The
Cool air
indicator lights up.
The required degree of dryness has
now been reached.
How to dry correctly
15

Selecting a different programme
As long as the cooling down phase or
the anti-crease phase has not been
reached it is possible to change a
programme after it has started by
turning the programme selector to a
different programme position.
Interrupting a programme
^Switch the machine off with the
I-On / 0-Off button.
To continue drying:
^Switch the dryer on with the
I-On / 0-Off button.
With COTTONS and MINIMUM IRON
programmes the programme will
continue unless the cooling down or
anti-crease phase has been reached.
With other programmes:
^Press the
Start button.
Adding or removing items
,Do not touch the back of the
drum when adding or removing
items. The drum could be very hot -
danger of burning.
^Open the door. Take out or add items
as required.
^To continue drying close the door
and press
Start .
To cancel a programme
^Turn the programme selector to
Finish or open the door.
The programme has been successfully
cancelled when only the
Anti-crease/
Finish
indicator lamp is on.
EAt the end of a programme
At the end of a programme the Anti-
crease/Finish
lamp will come on in the
sequence display and the buzzer will
sound.
The drum will continue to rotate at
intervals to prevent laundry creasing, if
you do not wish to remove it immediate-
ly. This anti-crease phase lasts for a
maximum of 60 minutes, except with
the
Woollens hand care programme.
^Press the
Door button and open the
door.
^Remove the laundry.
Make sure that the drum is empty. If
items are left in the dryer, they could
be damaged by overdrying when
the dryer is next used.
^Clean the filter.
^Close the door.
^Switch the dryer on by pressing the
l-On/0-Off .
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Cleaning the fluff filter
The fluff which is created by the
drying process is collected in the fluff
filter in the door. Clean the filter after
every drying cycle.
^Open the door and pull the fluff
filter (1) out of the door as illustrated.
^Use your fingers to remove the fluff
from the surface of the filter.
^Remove any fluff from the hollow part
of the door holder.
A cleaning brush is available as an
optional extra from your Miele dealer
or the Miele Spare Parts Department.
You can also use a vacuum cleaner.
^Also clean the door seal (2) with a
damp cloth.
If there is a great deal of compacted
fluff on the filter, it can be cleaned
under running water.
^After cleaning shake thoroughly until
no more water droplets are visible.
^Dry the filter carefully.
^Once clean, push the filter back into
the door holder until it clicks into
position. Ensure it is facing the
correct way. Close the door.
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Tumble dryer
Disconnect the machine from the
power supply.
^Clean the housing and control panel
with a mild cleaning agent or soapy
water.
Clean the drum and other stainless
steel parts with a suitable proprietary
stainless steel cleaner following the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not use solvents, abrasive
cleaners, glass cleaners or all-
purpose cleaners. These could
damage plastic surfaces and other
parts. The machine must never be
hosed down.
^Dry all parts with a soft cloth.
E-Cloth
A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from
the Miele UK Spare Parts Department,
which is suitable for cleaning surfaces
such as stainless steel, glass, plastic
and chrome without the use of
chemicals.
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With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of the
machine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right
without contacting the Service Department.
,Repair work to electrical equipment should only be carried out by a suitably
qualified person in accordance with local and national safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.
General problems
Problem Possible cause Remedy
The tumble dryer fails to
start when switched on.
No obvious cause. –Have you followed the
switch-on procedure
correctly (see “How to
dry correctly”)?
–Is the plug correctly
inserted in the socket
and switched on?
–Is the door closed
properly?
–Has the fuse or circuit
breaker tripped?
Items made of synthetic
fibres are charged with
static electricity after
drying.
Synthetic fibres tend to
attract static charge.
Static charge can be
reduced by adding a
fabric conditioner to the
final rinse in the washing
machine or a fabric
conditioner sheet to the
load in the dryer.
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Problem Possible cause Remedy
There is a build
up of fluff.
Fluff is principally the result of
friction when garments are
being worn and washed.
Machine drying hardly
causes any fluff to form and
has been established by
research institutes to have no
appreciable effect on the
lifetime of the garment.
Fluff is collected by the fluff
filter and can be easily
removed (see "Cleaning and
Care").
The laundry is
not sufficiently
dry.
The load consisted of
different fabrics.
–Finish drying using "Timed
drying - Warm air".
–Select a more suitable
drying programme next
time (see "Programme
chart").
The interior drum
lighting does not
come on.
The lighting switches off
automatically (to save
energy).
Switch the dryer off and then
on again.
The lamp needs changing. Change the lamp as
described at the end of this
section.
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