Miele TDA 150 C User manual

Operating instructions
Condenser tumble dryer
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential
to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.
en-AU, NZ M.-Nr. 10 002 130

Caring for the environment
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Disposal of the packing
material
The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the
manufacturing process and also
reduces the amount of waste in landfill
sites. 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.
Disposing 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.
Therefore, please do not dispose of
your old appliance with your household
waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre.
Ensure that your old appliance presents
no danger to children while being
stored for disposal.
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 speed, the
greater the savings that can be made
in energy and time during drying, e.g.
approx. 30% energy can be saved if
spun at 1600 rpm instead of 1000
rpm.
– Load according to the optimum
amount of laundry recommended for
the programme being used.
Underloading is uneconomical.
Overloading gives a poorer quality of
drying and may cause unnecessary
creasing.
– Make sure the room temperature is
not too high. If there are other heat
producing appliances in the room in
which the tumble dryer is located,
make sure the room is well-ventilated
and switch the other appliances off, if
possible.
– After every cycle remove the fluff
from the fluff filters in the door and in
the door opening.
– Check the condenser unit once a
year and clean it if necessary.

Contents
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Caring for the environment ................................................................................. 2
Warning and Safety instructions ......................................................................... 5
Operating the tumble dryer ................................................................................ 13
Control panel......................................................................................................... 13
Before using for the first time................................................................................ 14
Laundry care ........................................................................................................ 15
How to dry correctly............................................................................................ 16
Brief instructions ................................................................................................... 16
Changing the programme sequence................................................................. 18
Programme chart ................................................................................................ 19
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 22
Emptying the condensed water container ............................................................ 22
Cleaning the fluff filters.......................................................................................... 23
Cleaning the fluff filters without water.............................................................. 23
Cleaning the fluff filters with water ...................................................................24
Refitting the fluff filters .....................................................................................24
Tumble dryer.......................................................................................................... 25
Cleaning the condenser unit ................................................................................. 26
Opening the service panel................................................................................ 26
Checking the heat exchanger unit ................................................................... 27
Cleaning the condenser unit ........................................................................... 27
Refitting the condenser unit ............................................................................ 29
Problem solving guide ........................................................................................ 30
Problem solving guide........................................................................................... 30
Check and fault messages.................................................................................... 30
Unsatisfactory drying results................................................................................. 32
Other problems ..................................................................................................... 33
Changing the lamp ................................................................................................ 35
After sales service............................................................................................... 36
Repairs .................................................................................................................. 36
Optional accessories............................................................................................. 36
Warranty ................................................................................................................ 36

Contents
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Installation and connection ................................................................................ 37
Front view .............................................................................................................. 37
Rear view............................................................................................................... 38
Installation site....................................................................................................... 38
Transporting the machine to its installation site ............................................... 38
Building under a continuous worktop / in a kitchen run................................... 39
Washer and dryer stack ...................................................................................39
Levelling the dryer ............................................................................................ 39
Room ventilation ..............................................................................................40
Before moving the tumble dryer again (e.g. when moving house)................... 40
Electrical connection ............................................................................................. 41
Externally draining condensed water .................................................................... 42
Arranging the drain hose ..................................................................................42
External drainage via a sink or gully ................................................................. 43
Installation conditions requiring a non-return valve ......................................... 44
Consumption data............................................................................................... 46
Technical data...................................................................................................... 47
Programmable functions .................................................................................... 49
Extending the range of the drying level for the "Cottons" programme ................. 49
Extending the drying level for the "Minimum iron" programme ............................ 50
Anti-crease ............................................................................................................ 51
Switching the buzzer on/off................................................................................... 52
Altering the standard drying level in the"Automatic plus" programme ................. 53
Extending the cooling down time.......................................................................... 54
Standby ................................................................................................................. 55
Clean out airways indicator................................................................................... 57
Adjusting the dryer's electronics for very soft water............................................. 58

Warning and Safety instructions
5
 It is essential to read these instructions.
This tumble dryer complies with current local and national safety
requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal
injury and damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the tumble dryer,
please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first
time. 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.
Correct application
 This tumble dryer is designed for domestic use and for use in
similar environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed &
breakfasts and other typical living quarters. This does not include
common/shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels,
motels or bed & breakfasts.
 This tumble dryer is not suitable for outdoor use.
 It must only be used to dry items which have been washed in a
water solution and which are marked on the manufacturer's care
label as being suitable for tumble drying. If using dry cleaning kits,
do so at your own risk, and follow the instructions provided on the
packaging.
Any other applications may be dangerous. Miele cannot be held
liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or
operation.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience or knowledge, unless they are supervised whilst
using it or have been shown how to use it by a person responsible
for their safety.
Safety with children
 Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.
 Older children may only use the appliance when its operation has
been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
 Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the tumble
dryer unsupervised.
 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the tumble dryer and do
not let them play with it.
Technical safety
 Before setting up the tumble dryer, check it for any externally
visible damage.
Do not install or use a damaged tumble dryer.
 Before connecting the tumble dryer, ensure that the connection
data on the data plate (fuse rating, voltage and frequency) matches
the mains electricity supply. If in any doubt, consult a qualified
electrician.
 Reliable and safe operation of this tumble dryer can only be
assured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
 The electrical safety of this tumble dryer can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety
requirement is met. If in any doubt, please have the household wiring
system tested by a qualified electrician. Miele cannot be held liable
for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric
shock).

Warning and Safety instructions
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 Do not connect the tumble dryer 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).
 If the connection cable is faulty, it must only be replaced by a
Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger.
 Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the
user, for which Miele cannot accept liability. Repairs should only be
undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician, otherwise any
subsequent damage will not be covered by the warranty.
 Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele spare
parts. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when
Miele replacement parts are used.
 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 circuit breaker.
 This tumble dryer must not be installed and operated in mobile
installations (e.g. on a ship).
 Do not make any alterations to the tumble dryer, unless authorised
to do so by Miele.
 Please observe the instructions in "Installation and connection"
and "Technical data".
 The accessibility of the plug must be always ensured in order to
separate the tumble dryer from the mains.
 Do not block the gap between the bottom of the tumble dryer and
the floor with plinth facings, deep pile carpet etc. This would hinder a
sufficient flow of air to the tumble dryer.
 Make sure the dryer door can be opened without hindrance after
installation.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 This tumble dryer is supplied with a special lamp to cope with
particular conditions (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemical
resistance, abrasion resistance and vibration). This special lamp
must only be used for the purpose for which it is intended. It is not
suitable for room lighting.
Correct use
Caution! Risk of fire.
To avoid the possible danger of fire, please read these warnings
carefully.
A clogged filter is a fire hazard!
The fluff filter must be cleaned after every programme.
 The maximum load for this tumble dryer is 7.0 kg (dry weight). See
the "Programme chart" for the maximum recommended loads for
individual programmes.
 To prevent the risk of fire, do not connect the tumble dryer via a
controllable socket (e.g. a timer or a peak-load switch-off device).
If the drying programme is interrupted before the end of the cooling
down phase, this could cause the laundry to self-ignite.

Warning and Safety instructions
9
 Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when
exposed to heat sources such as in a tumble dryer.
The items become warm, causing an oxidation reaction in the oil.
Oxidation creates heat.
If the heat cannot escape, the items can become hot enough to
catch fire. Piling, stacking or storing oil-affected items can prevent
heat from escaping and so create a fire hazard.
If it is unavoidable that fabrics contaminated with vegetable or
cooking oil, or hair care products, be placed in a tumble dryer, they
should first be washed in hot water with extra detergent - this will
reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard.
 To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried
in this tumble dryer:
– Items which have not been washed.
– Items, such as workwear, which have not been thoroughly
cleaned and which are still soiled with grease, oil or other
desposits (such as cosmetics, lotions etc). If items have not been
thoroughly cleaned, there is a danger that these might ignite when
heated, even after they have been removed from the dryer at the
end of the programme.
– Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil,
acetone, petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes, wax
removers and other chemicals (e.g. mops and floor cloths).
– Items which have been splashed with hair lacquer, hair spray, nail
varnish remover or similar substances.
When washing such heavily soiled items ensure that you use
sufficient detergent and select a high temperature. If in doubt,
wash the items several times.
 Remove all items from pockets (e.g. lighters, matches).

Warning and Safety instructions
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 Warning: Ensure that you always wait until the end of the
programme before removing the laundry. If the drying programme is
stopped prematurely, remove the laundry immediately and hang it up
or spread it out to cool it down.
 Fabric softener and similar products must be used according to
the instructions on the manufacturer's packaging.
 To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried
in this tumble dryer:
– Items which have been cleaned using chemicals (e.g. professional
dry-cleaning agents).
– Fabrics which contain a large proportion of rubber, foam rubber or
rubber-like materials. For example, products made from latex
foam rubber, shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubberised articles
and items of clothing and pillows with foam rubber filling.
– Damaged fabrics which contain padding or fillings (e.g. pillows,
jackets). When damaged, the filling can get out with the risk of it
igniting in the dryer.
 In many programmes, the heating phase is followed by a cooling
down phase to ensure that the items are not too hot to handle when
you remove them (this also avoids the danger of the laundry self-
igniting). The programme is not finished until the cooling down phase
has been completed.
As soon as the programme has finished, remove all laundry from the
drum.
 Do not let anyone sit or lean on the door, as this can cause the
tumble dryer 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 The dryer must not be used without the fluff filters in place or if
the fluff filters are damaged in any way.
 The fluff filters must be cleaned regularly.
 The dryer must not be used without the condenser unit in place.
 The fluff filters must be thoroughly dried after wet cleaning. Do not
replace them if they are damp or wet. Damp or wet filters could
cause operational faults.
 Do not install the tumble dryer in a room where there is a risk of
frost occurring. At temperatures around freezing point the tumble
dryer may not be able to operate properly. There is a risk of damage
if the condensed water is allowed to freeze in the pump and hoses.
 If the water is drained externally through the drain hose instead of
being collected in the condensed water container, make sure the
drain hose is 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.
 Always keep the area around the tumble dryer free of dust and
fluff.
Dust drawn into the tumble dryer can cause blockages in the heat
exchanger over time.
 The tumble dryer must not be hosed down.
Accessories
 Only use genuine Miele spare parts and accessories with this
appliance. If spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers
are used, this will invalidate the warranty, and Miele cannot accept
liability.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked on top of a Miele washing
machine using the appropriate stacking kit (available as an optional
accessory). Please make sure you order the correct one for the Miele
washing machine and Miele tumble dryer.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-
compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.

Operating the tumble dryer
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Control panel
aDisplay h min
See the following page for more information.
bCheck / Fault indicator lights
See "Problem solving guide".
The PC check light is also used by service technicians to run diagnostic checks
on your tumble dryer and may be used to update programming data in the
future.
cStart button
Press the Start button to start a programme.
The Start indicator light will flash as soon as the programme can be started. It
lights up constantly once the programme has started.
dProgramme selector
The programme selector can be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise.
eOn/Off button 
For switching the appliance on or off.
 or the programme duration will light up as confirmation that the tumble dryer
has been switched on.
fDoor button
Pressing this button will open the door even when the appliance is not switched
on at the mains.

Operating the tumble dryer
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Display h min
The display shows:
– The programme duration (h:min =
hours and minutes)
– Check and fault messages
– Programmable functions
These are used to alter the dryer's
electronics to suit different
requirements.
See "Programmable functions" for
more information.
Estimated time remaining
The estimated programme duration will
appear in the h:min display in hours and
minutes (estimated time remaining).
Exception: Timed drying programmes
which last for the duration stated in the
control panel.
The following factors can 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 appliance and adjust
the estimated time remaining with
increasing accuracy. Because of this,
the time displayed can alter during the
course of a programme.
Drum lighting
When 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.
Before using for the first time
Before using the tumble dryer for
the first time, ensure that it is
correctly installed and connected.

Laundry care
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Garment care label symbols
Drying
Normal/Higher temperature
Low temperature
Do not tumble dry
Ironing
Very hot
Hot
Warm
Do not iron
Tips on drying
Overloading can cause unnecessary
wear and tear to the laundry, give a
disappointing drying result and
cause more creasing.
Always observe the maximum
recommended loads given in the
"Programme chart". Never overload
the drum.
– Open jackets so that they can dry
evenly.
– Do not put soaking wet items into the
tumble dryer to dry them; spin them
thoroughly for at least 30 seconds
after washing.
– Use the Automatic plus programme
for drying mixed loads of cottons and
minimum iron fabrics.
– Woollens and wool blends tend to
become matted and shrink if dried in
a tumble dryer. They can, however,
be "fluffed up" in the Woollens
handcare programme.
– Down-filled garments have linings
which have a tendency to shrink,
depending on the quality of the items.
They can be partially dried using the
Gentle smoothing programme.
– Pure linen should only be machine
dried if specified as suitable by the
manufacturer on the garment care
label, as the surface of the fabric may
otherwise become rough.
– Loopknit garments (e.g. T-shirts and
underwear) tend to shrink depending
on their quality. Do not overdry these
textiles. When purchasing these
garments, it is advisable to take their
shrinkage properties into account.
– Minimum iron fabric tends to crease
more, the larger the load. This is also
the case for garments made from
very fine weave fabric, such as shirts
or blouses. If necessary, select
Minimum iron and reduce the size of
the load.
– 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 dryer. Dark
coloured fibres can also settle on
light coloured garments and vice
versa.

How to dry correctly
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Brief instructions
The headings numbered (, ,  ...)
show the operating sequence and can
be used as a brief guide to using your
dryer.
 Preparing the laundry
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.
In this way an even drying result will be
achieved.
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
rolled up inside them.
– Fasten hooks and eyes.
– Fasten any loose belts and ties.
– Sew in or remove underwiring from
bras.
 Switching on the tumble dryer
The tumble dryer may be switched on
after loading, saving energy as the light
will not come on.
Press the  button to switch the
dryer on.
 Loading the tumble dryer
Press the Door button to open the
door.
Unfold the laundry and load 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 in
the door.
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
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 Selecting a programme
Turn the programme selector to the
required programme.
 Starting the programme
Press the flashing Start button.
The indicator light for the Start button
will now light up constantly.
Please note: The programme duration
shown in the display is an estimation
and can vary.
 Removing the laundry at the end
of the programme
There is a cooling down phase at the
end of the drying sequence. The
programme is not finished until  lights
up and the buzzer sounds.
After the programme has finished, the
drum will continue to rotate in a special
rhythm, depending on the programme
selected, to prevent creasing, if you do
not wish to remove it immediately (Anti-
crease phase). There is no Anti-crease
phase at the end of the Woollens
handcare programme. The duration of
the Anti-crease phase is variable (see
"Programmable functions").
Press the Door button.
Open the 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.
Press the  button to switch the
dryer off.
Clean the fluff filters.
Close the door.
Empty the condensed water
container.
Useful tip: If condensed water is
drained away via the drain hose, the
condensed water container does not
have to be emptied.

Changing the programme sequence
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Once a programme has
started ...
... changing the programme
You cannot change to another
programme once a programme has
started (this prevents unintentional
alterations).
If you try to change a programme, 
lights up until the original programme is
reset.
You will need to cancel the current
programme before you can select a
new one.
... cancelling the programme
Turn the programme selector to
Finish.
The items will be cooled down,
depending on the temperature reached
and how long they have been dried for.
The programme is not finished until 
lights up.
Switch the dryer off and then on
again.
Select and start a new programme
straight away.
Adding or removing laundry
after a programme has started
Restart the programme
immediately after adding or
removing items.
Otherwise remove all items and
spread them out to cool down
completely.
Danger of burning!
The drum and the items can get very
hot.
Do not touch the back of the drum
when adding or removing items.
Press the Door button.
Add or remove items.
Close the door.
Press the Start button.
Programme duration
Altering the programme sequence can
cause adjustments in the h min display.

Programme chart
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Cottons Max. load 7.0 kg*
Normal+, Normal
Items Single and multi-layered cotton fabric such as towelling, jerseywear,
T-shirts, underwear, workwear, covers, flannelette bed linen and
baby clothes.
Note The Cottons Normal+ programme is the most energy-efficient for
drying cotton items with normal residual moisture levels.
Normal - Low temperature
Useful for Delicate fabric (with the  symbol on the care label, e.g. acrylic
garments) is dried at a lower temperature than in the Cottons Normal
programme. The programme duration is longer.
Hand iron, Machine iron
Items Cotton or linen fabric requiring further processing, 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.
* Weight of dry laundry

Programme chart
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Minimum iron Max. load 3.5 kg*
Normal, Hand iron
Items Minimum iron items made of cotton, synthetic or mixed fibre, e.g.:
tops, dresses, shirts, blouses, skirts, trousers and table linen.
Note With the Hand iron drying level, items are dried with very little
creasing, depending on fabric type and amount of laundry.
Normal - Low temperature
Useful for Delicate fabric (with the  symbol on the care label, e.g. acrylic
garments) is dried at a lower temperature than in the Cottons Normal
programme. The programme duration is longer.
Automatic plus Max. load 5.0 kg
Items Mixed loads of garments suitable for the Cottons and Minimum iron
programmes. Sort according to colour.
Timed drying Max. load 7.0 kg*
30 min warm air
Items – Multi-layered fabric whose layers have different drying
characteristics, e.g. jackets, pillows, sleeping bags and other
voluminous items.
– For drying individual items, e.g. bath towels, bathing costumes,
tea towels and small loads.
15 min cool air
Items Any item which only needs airing.
* Weight of dry laundry