Miele T 224 User manual

Operating instructions
for vented tumble dryer
T 224
To avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to the machine
it is essential to read these
instructions before it is installed
and used for the first time.
G
M.-Nr. 06 465 680

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 appliance
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
2

Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Disposal of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Energy saving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Notes on laundry care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Care symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Tips on drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
How to dry correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Low temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Changing the programme sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cleaning the fluff filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Check and fault indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Changing the lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Repairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Appliance guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Contents
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Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Transporting the machine to its installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Building under a continous worktop / in a kitchen run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Levelling the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Washer-dryer stack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Installation - venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Calculating the effective duct length: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Installation to the left or right side of the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
aVenting system with flexible ducting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
bVenting system with plastic piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
cConnecting directly to a wall vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Washer dryer stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Altering the residual moisture level in the Cottons programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Altering the residual moisture level in the Minimum iron programmes . . . . . . . . . 41
Activating and deactivating the buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Extending the cooling down time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Changing the standard drying level in the Minimum iron - Normal programme . . 44
Changing the standard drying level in the Automatic programme . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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 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 safety
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 machine 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
5

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
6

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, or
–the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).
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 or
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
7

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 damaged
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.
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.
Safety with children
This machine is not a toy. To avoid
the risk of injury keep children
away from the machine at all times and
supervise them whilst you are using it.
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
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

Care symbols
Before drying check the drying symbol
on the care label. If there are no
symbols, dry at your own risk!
q. . . . . . . . . Dry at normal temperature
r. . . . . . . . . . Dry at a low temperature
s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Do not tumble dry
–For delicates and fabrics with the
following care label rselect
Low
temperature
.
Tips on drying
– Always observe the maximum
recommended loads given in the
"Programme chart". Never overload
the drum.
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.
–Use the
Automatic programme for
drying mixed loads of cottons and
minimum iron fabrics.
–Open jackets so that they can dry
evenly.
–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.
–Down-filled garments have linings
which have a tendency to shrink,
depending on the quality of the item.
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 care label, as
the surface of the fabric may
otherwise become rough. They can
be partially dried using the
Smoothing programme.
–Loopknit garments (e.g. T-shirts and
underwear) tend to shrink depending
on their quality. Do not over-dry these
textiles. 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 greater the load.
This is especially true of very fine
weaves.
Reduce the load or use the
Minimum
iron - Hand iron
programme.
–Starched laundry can be dried in the
tumble dryer. To achieve the usual
finish, double the amount of starch
should be used.
–New dark coloured garments should
be washed and dried separately
from light coloured garments to avoid
the danger of colours running and
discolouring other garments or even
plastic components in the machine.
Dark coloured fibres can also settle
on light coloured garments and vice
versa.
Notes on laundry care
10

Brief instructions
The headings numbered (A,B,C...)
show the operating sequence and can
be used as a brief guide to using your
machine.
ASort the laundry
To ensure an even drying result
separate out the washed laundry and
sort it according to: . .
. . . the drying level required
. . . the type of fibre or weave
. . size
. . the moisture content after spinning.
,Make sure that objects e.g.
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.
BTurn on the tumble dryer
^Switch the dryer on by pressing the
I-On/0-Off button in.
The tumble dryer may be switched on
after loading, saving energy as the light
will not come on.
CLoad the tumble dryer
^Press the
Door button to open the
door.
^Load the laundry loosely into the
drum.
Do not overload the drum. See the
"Programme chart" for
recommended loads for each
programme.
Overloading can cause unnecessary
wear and tear to the laundry and
give a disappointing drying result.
^Before closing the door make sure
the fluff filter is correctly positioned.
Check the laundry is right inside the
drum so that it cannot get trapped or
damaged when the door is shut.
^Shut the door either with a gentle
swing, or lean against it and push it
shut.
How to dry correctly
11

DSelect a programme
^Turn the programme selector to the
required programme.
Low temperature
^For drying particularly sensitive
fabrics (care symbol r) e.g. acrylics
turn the programme selector to the
Low temperature position.
Because the heater rating is reduced
for the
Low temperature setting clothes
dry more slowly thus lengthening drying
times.
EStart the programme
^Press the
Start button.
The indicator lamp for the
Start button
will then change from flashing to being
on constantly.
The drying cycle begins.
Depending on the programme
selected, the drying stage reached is
shown by the sequence indicator lamps
on the right hand side of the control
panel.
Before the end of a programme
The cooling down phase takes place
before the end of a programme so that
the garments are not too hot to handle
(the
Cool air indicator lamp will come
on). The programme is not finished until
the cooling down phase is complete.
The
Woollens handcare and Smoothing
programmes do not include a cooling
down phase.
At the end of a programme
The Anti-crease/Finish indicator lamp
comes on.
The drum will continue to rotate at
intervals to prevent laundry creasing, if
you do not wish to remove it immediate-
ly. The anti-crease phase lasts for an
hour. There is no anti-crease phase on
the
Woollens handcare programme.
During the anti-crease phase . . .
. . . (depending on the programme
selected) the indicator lamp for the
drying stage reached will also light up.
. . . the buzzer will sound at intervals.
How to dry correctly
12

FRemove the laundry
^Press the
Door button.
^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.
^Switch the dryer off by pressing the
l-On/0-Off button.
^Clean the fluff filter in the door.
^Close the door.
Changing the programme
sequence
Changing a programme while it is
running
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.
To interrupt 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.
The programme will continue (only with
the
Cottons, Minimum iron and Auto-
matic
programmes).
Other programmes:
^Press the
Start button.
To cancel a programme
^Turn the programme selector to
Finish or open the door .
Adding or removing laundry after a
programme has started
^Press the
Door button.
^Open the door.
,Do not touch the back of the
drum when adding or removing
items. The drum could be very hot -
danger of burning.
^Add or remove items.
^Close the door.
^Press the
Start button.
How to dry correctly
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Cottons Max. load: 6 kg*
Normal+, Normal**, Low temperature
Fabric
type
Single and multi-layered cottons fabrics such as towelling, jerseywear,
underwear, flannelette bed linen.
Note –Select
Low temperature for fabrics with the rsymbol. Laundry is
dried at a lower temperature.
Hand iron**, Machine iron
Fabric
type
Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. table linen, bedlinen, 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**, Low temperature, Hand iron
Fabric
type
Minimum iron items made of cotton, synthetic or blended fabrics, e.g.
shirts, blouses, skirts and table cloths.
Notes –Select
Low temperature for fabrics with the rsymbol (e.g. acrylic
garments). Laundry is dried at a lower temperature.
–Select
Hand iron for delicate fabrics and to reduce creasing even
more, reduce the load to 1.5 kg*.
–In the Miniumum iron
Hand iron programme, items are dried with
very little creasing, depending on fabric type and amount of load.
* Weight of dry laundry
** Note for test institutes:
Programme setting for testing in accordance with EN 61121
Programme chart
14

Automatic Max. load: 3 kg*
Fabric
type
Mixed load of cotton and minimum iron fabrics.
Timed drying Max. load: 6 kg*
Warm air
Fabric
type –Multi-layered fabrics whose layers have different drying characteristics, e.g. jackets, pillows.
–For drying individual items, e.g. bath towels, bathing costumes,
tea-towels.
Cool air
Fabric
type
Any item which only needs airing.
Woollens handcare Max. load: 2 kg*
Fabric
type
Woollen fabrics
Notes –To refresh and fluff up woollen garments quickly. Woollen fabrics
are not dried completely by this programme.
–Remove garments as soon as the programme has finished and
leave to finish drying at room temperature.
Smoothing Max. load: 3 kg*
Fabric
type –Cottons and linen fabrics.
–Minimum iron items made of mixed fibres, cottons or synthetics e.g.
trousers, jackets, shirts.
Notes –Smooths out creasing caused during the spin cycle in the washing
machine.
–Fabrics are not completely dried in this programme. Remove
garments as soon as the programme has finished and leave to
finish drying at room temperature.
* Weight of dry laundry
Programme chart
15

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 appliances should only be carried out by a
suitably qualified person in strict 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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Problem Possible cause Remedy
The drying
process goes on
too long or even
switches off.
Important: Before attempting to remedy one of the following
causes, switch the dryer off and switch on again to start the
programme again.
Ventilation to the dryer is
insufficient (e.g. because it
is installed in a room which
is too small).
Open a door or window while
the machine is in operation for
increased air flow.
The fluff filter may be
blocked.
Remove any fluff.
The vent ducting or the
ventilation outlet is blocked. –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.
–Remove any fluff.
The laundry has not been
spun sufficiently.
Make sure that your laundry is
thoroughly spun at the
appropriate spin speed.
The tumble dryer has been
overloaded.
Do not exceed the maximum
load for the programme
selected.
Metallic components, e.g.
zips have prevented the
dryer from registering the
correct moisture level in the
laundry.
–Close zips and fasten any
hooks next time.
If the problem occurs again,
dry garments with long zips
using "Timed drying - Warm
air".
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