Miele TKB 550 WP User manual

Operating instructions
Heat pump 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-GB M.-Nr. 10 544 570

Caring for the environment
2
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.
Disposing of your old
appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain valuable materials. They
also contain specific materials,
compounds and components, which
were essential for their correct function
and safety. These could be hazardous
to human health and to the environment
if disposed of with your domestic waste
or if handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre for electrical and electronic
appliances, or contact your dealer or
Miele for advice. You are also
responsible (by law, depending on
country) for deleting any personal data
that may be stored on the appliance
being disposed of. Please ensure that
your old appliance poses no risk to
children while being stored prior to
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, 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.
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 dryer is located, make sure
the room is well ventilated and switch
the other appliances off, if possible.
– Clean the fluff filters in the door
opening after every drying cycle.

Contents
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Caring for the environment ................................................................................. 2
Warning and Safety instructions ......................................................................... 6
Operating the tumble dryer ................................................................................ 17
Control panel......................................................................................................... 17
Display................................................................................................................... 18
Before using for the first time ............................................................................ 19
1. Notes on correct laundry care ....................................................................... 20
Points to note regarding washed laundry.............................................................. 20
Preparing the laundry before drying...................................................................... 20
Garment care label symbols.............................................................................21
Laundry care when drying in a tumble dryer......................................................... 21
2. Load the tumble dryer..................................................................................... 22
3. Select a programme and start it .................................................................... 23
Select a programme .............................................................................................. 23
Select any options or delay start (if required)........................................................ 25
Start the programme ............................................................................................. 25
4. Remove the laundry ........................................................................................ 26
End of programme/Anti-crease ............................................................................. 26
Remove the laundry .............................................................................................. 26
Options ................................................................................................................. 27
Gentle tumble........................................................................................................ 27
Anti-crease ............................................................................................................ 27
Buzzer.................................................................................................................... 27
Delay start ............................................................................................................ 28
Programme chart ................................................................................................ 29
Changing the programme sequence ................................................................ 32
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 33
Emptying the condensed water container ............................................................ 33
Fluff filters.............................................................................................................. 34
Removing visible fluff ....................................................................................... 34
Cleaning the fluff filters and air flow openings thoroughly ............................... 35

Contents
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Plinth filter.............................................................................................................. 36
Removing the plinth filter .................................................................................36
Cleaning the plinth filter.................................................................................... 36
Cleaning the plinth filter panel.......................................................................... 37
Checking the condenser unit ...........................................................................37
Replacing the plinth filter.................................................................................. 38
Fragrance flacon.................................................................................................. 40
Inserting a fragrance flacon................................................................................... 40
Replacing the fragrance flacon.............................................................................. 42
What to do if....................................................................................................... 44
Check indicators and fault messages ................................................................... 44
Unsatisfactory drying results................................................................................. 46
Other problems ..................................................................................................... 47
Bottom right grille.................................................................................................. 49
After sales service............................................................................................... 50
Repairs .................................................................................................................. 50
Optional accessories............................................................................................. 50
Guarantee: U.K...................................................................................................... 50
Guarantee: Other countries ................................................................................... 50
Installation and connection ................................................................................ 51
Front view .............................................................................................................. 51
Rear view............................................................................................................... 52
Transporting the dryer ........................................................................................... 52
Installation ............................................................................................................. 53
Levelling the dryer ............................................................................................ 53
Ventilation ......................................................................................................... 53
Before moving the tumble dryer again (e.g. when moving house)................... 53
Additional installation requirements ...................................................................... 54
External condensed water outlet........................................................................... 55
Installation conditions requiring a non-return valve ......................................... 55
Arranging the drain hose ..................................................................................56
Examples.......................................................................................................... 57
Electrical connection U.K. ..................................................................................... 59
Consumption data............................................................................................... 60
Technical data ..................................................................................................... 61

Contents
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Programmable functions .................................................................................... 63
Programming......................................................................................................... 63
Example................................................................................................................. 65
 Cottons programme - drier or damper ............................................................ 66
 Minimum iron programme - drier or damper.................................................. 66
 Extended cool down ...................................................................................... 66
 Buzzer volume................................................................................................ 66
 Keypad tone................................................................................................... 66
 Code............................................................................................................... 67
 Conductivity ................................................................................................... 67
 Additional drying levels .................................................................................. 68
 Standby ............................................................................................................ 69
 Automatic switch-off ....................................................................................... 70
 Memory............................................................................................................ 70
 Anti-crease ...................................................................................................... 70

Warning and Safety instructions
6
 It is essential to read these instructions.
This tumble dryer complies with current 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 intended for use in domestic households and
similar working and residential environments.
 This tumble dryer is not intended for outdoor use.
 It must be used only as a domestic appliance 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 tumble dryer can only be used by people with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or
knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown
how to use it in a safe way and understand and recognise the
consequences of incorrect operation.
Safety with children
 Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the tumble
dryer unless they are constantly supervised.
 Children 8 years and older may only use the tumble dryer
unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it safely and
recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
 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) match 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 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).
 Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an
extension lead, multi-socket adapter or similar. These can overheat
and are a fire hazard.
 If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced
by a Miele authorised 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 approved service technician, otherwise any
subsequent damage will not be covered by the guarantee.
 Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele
original spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety
of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
 The tumble dryer must be isolated from the electricity supply in
the event of a fault and during cleaning and maintenance.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 This tumble dryer must not be used in a non-stationary location
(e.g. on a ship).
 Do not make any alterations to the tumble dryer, unless authorised
to do so by Miele.
 Heat pump technology and refrigerant:
The heat pump in this tumble dryer uses a refrigerant which is
condensed by the compressor and led in a closed circuit through the
heat exchanger unit where heat exchange with the circulating drying
air takes place.
– The humming noises caused by the heat pump during the drying
process are normal and do not impair the efficient functioning of
the dryer.
– The refrigerant is not flammable or explosive.
– In general it is not necessary to leave the dryer standing for any
length of time after it has been installed provided it has been
transported correctly (see "Installation and connection").
If it has not been transported as described, ensure that the
recommended standing time prior to first operation is observed.
Otherwise the heat pump can be damaged.
– This tumble dryer contains fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-Gas).
They are hermetically sealed.
Designation of refrigerant: R134a
Amount of refrigerant: 0.57 kg
Global warming potential of refrigerant: 1430 kg CO2 e
Global warming potential of appliance: 815 kg CO2 e

Warning and Safety instructions
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 Please observe the instructions in "Installation and connection"
and the "Technical data".
 The accessibility of the plug must always be ensured, in order to
disconnect the tumble dryer from the mains.
 Do not block the gap between the bottom of the tumble dryer and
the floor with plinth facings, deep pile carpet etc. This would hinder a
sufficient flow of air to the dryer.
 Make sure the dryer door can be opened without hindrance after
installation.
 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 it is intended for. It is not suitable
for room lighting. Replacement lamps may only be fitted by a Miele
authorised person or the Miele Service Department.
Correct use
 The maximum load for this tumble dryer is 8.0 kg (dry weight).
The maximum recommended loads for individual programmes are
given in the Programme chart.
 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
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 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
deposits (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 (e.g. mops and floor cloths) which have been treated with
inflammable cleaning agents or which contain residues of
acetone, alcohol, benzene, petrol, kerosene, stain remover,
turpentine, wax and wax remover or other chemicals.
– 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 Remove all items from pockets (e.g. lighters, matches).
 Warning: Do not switch the dryer off before the drying
programme has finished. If this is done, the laundry must be hung up
or spread out to cool it down.
 Fabric conditioner 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).
– Items 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 items 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 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.
 The tumble dryer must not be used without fluff filters or
– with damaged fluff filters, or
– with a damaged plinth filter.
This would cause an excessive build-up of fluff which in turn would
cause a fault.
 The fluff filters must be cleaned after every drying cycle.
 The fluff filters and the plinth filter must be thoroughly dried after
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.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 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 if
consumed.
 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Using a fragrance flacon (optional accessory)
 Only use genuine Miele original fragrance flacons.
 The fragrance flacon must be stored in its packaging so please
make sure you retain this.
 Caution. The fragrance can leak out of the flacon. Make sure that
you always keep the flacon, or the fluff filter with the flacon inserted
in it, in a horizontal position when carrying and do not tip or place
down on any surface.
 Use an absorbent cloth to wipe up any fragrance which has
leaked out of the flacon onto the floor, the dryer or any dryer
components (e.g. the fluff filter) immediately.
 If fragrance which has leaked out of a flacon: comes into contact
with the skin - wash the skin thoroughly with soap and water; comes
in contact with the eyes - rinse the eyes with clean water for at least
15 minutes; is swallowed - rinse out the mouth thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical advice in the case of contact with the
eyes or if fragrance has been swallowed.
 If fragrance which has leaked out of a flacon comes in contact
with clothing, change the clothing immediately. Wash the clothing or
any cloths used for mopping up fragrance thoroughly with plenty of
water and detergent.
 There is the risk of fire or damage to the tumble dryer if the
following instructions are not observed:
– Never refill a flacon with fragrance.
– Never use a faulty fragrance flacon.
 Dispose of an empty fragrance flacon with the household waste
and never use it for any other purpose.
 Please also observe the information supplied with the fragrance
flacon.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Accessories
 Only use genuine Miele original spare parts and accessories with
this appliance. If non-Miele parts are used, guarantee, performance
and product liability claims will be invalidated.
 The tumble dryer can be combined with a Miele washing machine
in a washer-dryer stack. The appropriate "WTV" stacking kit
(available to order) to match your tumble dryer and washing machine
is required.
 If you order a plinth for this tumble dryer (available from Miele as
an optional accessory - depending on country), make sure it is the
correct one.
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 with  and  sensors
See the following page for more
information.
bStart/Stop button
For starting the programme selected
and cancelling a programme once it
has started.
cOption buttons
Various options can be added to the
programmes.
dProgramme selector
For selecting the programme.
eOptical interface
For service technicians.
f button
The tumble dryer is switched on and
off by pressing this button. To save
energy, the dryer will switch off
automatically 15 minutes after the
end of the programme/anti-crease
phase or after being switched on if
no other selection is made.

Operating the tumble dryer
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Display
gTime display
The programme duration remaining
will be displayed in hours : minutes.
The duration displayed for the
Cottons, Minimum iron, Delicates,
Express, Denim, Gentle smoothing
programmes may vary or "jump".
The following factors, among others,
affect the programme duration
displayed: the quantity of laundry,
the type of fabric and the residual
moisture in the laundry. The
electronics continually assess
conditions in the appliance and then
adjust the programme duration with
increasing accuracy.
hCheck/fault indicators
These are only visible when
necessary.
 ...
... empty the condensed water
container or check the drain hose
 ...
... clean the plinth filter/airways
 ...
... technical fault, call the Service
Department
iDrying level display
For selecting the drying level for
programmes with a selectable drying
level. See "  sensor".
j sensor
This sensor has two functions.
Touching the symbol will . . .
. . . select a later start time for the
programme (delay start).  will flash
during selection,  will light up
constantly when the delay start time
is counting down.
. . . select the duration of the Warm
air programme.  will flash during
selection.
kPerfect Dry indicator
With programmes with a selectable
drying level, the Perfect Dry system
calculates the residual moisture
present in the laundry to ensure a
precise drying result.
The Perfect Dry indicator . . .
. . . will flash after the programme
has started and go out when the
programme duration appears in the
display.
. . . will light up again when the
selected drying level is reached and
remain on until the end of the
programme.
. . . will remain dark with the
following programmes: Woollens
handcare, Silks handcare, Warm air.
l sensor
Touching this symbol will select the
drying level required which will then
light up .

Before using for the first time
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Remove the protective foil and
stickers
Remove
– the protective foil from the door.
– any stickers from the front and the
lid.
Please do not remove any labels
(e.g. the data plate), visible when you
open the door.
After installing the dryer
Before using the tumble dryer for
the first time, ensure that it is
installed and connected to the
electricity supply correctly. If it has
not been transported as described in
"Installation and connection" then it
must be left to stand for at least 1
hour before it is connected to the
electricity supply.
Follow the procedure for using
for the first time outlined in
these instructions.
Read "1. Notes on correct laundry
care" and "2. Load the tumble dryer".
You can then load the dryer and
select a programme as described in
"3. Select a programme and start it".

1. Notes on correct laundry care
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Points to note regarding
washed laundry
– When washing very heavily soiled
items ensure that you use sufficient
detergent and select a high
temperature. If in doubt, wash the
items several times.
– Do not put soaking wet items into the
tumble dryer. Make sure 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.
– 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.
– Starched laundry can be dried in the
tumble dryer. To achieve the usual
finish, double the amount of starch
should be used.
Preparing the laundry before
drying
Make sure that any objects, e.g.
detergent dosing balls, lighters etc.
have been removed from the laundry.
They could melt or explode and
cause damage to the dryer or the
laundry.
See "Warning and Safety"
instructions for further information.
Loading or using the tumble dryer
incorrectly could cause a fire.
– Sort the laundry according to the type
of fibre and weave, size, garment
care label symbol and the drying level
required.
– Check the seams of padded or
down-filled items to prevent the risk
of fillings coming out. These could
catch fire when being dried.
– Disentangle the laundry.
– Tie together textile belts and ties.
– Fasten . . .
. . . duvet covers and pillow cases to
prevent small items from being
trapped inside them.
. . . hooks and eyes.
– Sew in or remove underwiring from
bras.
– Leave jackets open and undo any
long zips so that textiles dry evenly.
– Minimum iron fabrics tend to crease
more, the greater the load. This is
also the case for garments made
from very fine weave fabric, such as
shirts or blouses. If necessary,
reduce the size of the load for these
types of fabric.