Miele TXI 680 WP User manual

Operating Instructions
Heat-Pump Dryer
It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing,
starting up, and using the appliance. This prevents both personal in-
jury and damage to the appliance.
en-US M.-Nr. 11 631 570

Contents
2
Caring for the environment ............................................................................. 6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................ 7
Operating the tumble dryer .............................................................................. 15
Control panel....................................................................................................... 15
Operating the sensor buttons.............................................................................. 16
Display................................................................................................................. 17
Examples on how to operate the appliance........................................................ 17
Energy-saving tips............................................................................................. 18
Functioning of the heat-pump dryer................................................................ 19
Initial set-up ....................................................................................................... 20
Downtime after installation.................................................................................. 20
Miele@home ........................................................................................................ 20
1. Notes on correct laundry care ..................................................................... 24
Points to note regarding washed laundry............................................................ 24
Preparing the laundry before drying.................................................................... 24
Drying .................................................................................................................. 25
Understanding the care label symbols........................................................... 25
Selecting the correct drying level................................................................... 25
2. Selecting a program...................................................................................... 26
3. Loading the tumble dryer ............................................................................. 28
Loading the laundry............................................................................................. 28
4. Selecting program settings .......................................................................... 29
Program settings ................................................................................................. 29
Selecting the drying level for programs with a selectable drying level .......... 29
Time-controlled and other programs.............................................................. 29
Selecting an extra option..................................................................................... 30
 Delay start/SmartStart ................................................................................... 30
5. Starting a program ........................................................................................ 32
6. Program end – removing the laundry .......................................................... 34
Program end........................................................................................................ 34
Removing the laundry ......................................................................................... 34
Program chart.................................................................................................... 35
More programs.................................................................................................... 38

Contents
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Extra options...................................................................................................... 41
Gentle .................................................................................................................. 41
Freshen up........................................................................................................... 41
Anti-crease .......................................................................................................... 41
Buzzer.................................................................................................................. 41
Drying program chart – extra options.................................................................. 42
Changing the program sequence .................................................................... 43
Adding or removing laundry ................................................................................ 43
Condensed water container ............................................................................. 44
Emptying the condensed water container .......................................................... 44
Preparing the condensed water container for the Steam Care program ............ 45
Fragrance flacon................................................................................................ 46
FragranceDos ...................................................................................................... 46
Removing the protective seal from the fragrance flacon..................................... 46
Inserting a fragrance flacon................................................................................. 47
Setting the fragrance intensity............................................................................. 48
Closing the fragrance flacon ............................................................................... 48
Removing/replacing the fragrance flacon ........................................................... 49
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 50
Lint filters............................................................................................................. 50
Removing the fragrance flacon ...................................................................... 50
Removing visible lint....................................................................................... 50
Cleaning the lint filters and air flow openings thoroughly .............................. 51
Cleaning the plinth filter....................................................................................... 54
Removing the plinth filter ............................................................................... 54
Cleaning the plinth filter.................................................................................. 55
Cleaning the plinth-filter access panel ........................................................... 56
Cleaning the dryer ............................................................................................... 56
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................ 57
The display indicates messages or faults ........................................................... 57
Unsatisfactory drying results............................................................................... 60
The drying cycle duration is very long................................................................. 61
General problems with the tumble dryer ............................................................. 62
Replacing the plinth filter..................................................................................... 63
Reactivating the plinth filter................................................................................. 65
Checking the heat exchanger unit....................................................................... 65
Cleaning the lint filter in the condensed water container .................................... 66
Replacing the blocked spray jet for the Steam Care program ............................ 67
Bottom right grille................................................................................................ 68

Contents
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Customer Service.............................................................................................. 69
Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................. 69
Appliance warranty and product registration ...................................................... 69
Optional accessories........................................................................................... 69
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................ 70
Installation.......................................................................................................... 72
Front view ............................................................................................................ 72
Rear view............................................................................................................. 73
Transporting the tumble dryer ............................................................................. 73
Transporting the tumble dryer to its installation site ...................................... 73
Installation ........................................................................................................... 74
Leveling the tumble dryer............................................................................... 74
Downtime after installation............................................................................. 74
Ventilation....................................................................................................... 74
Before moving the tumble dryer again ........................................................... 75
Additional installation requirements .................................................................... 75
Product dimensions ............................................................................................ 77
Dimensions..................................................................................................... 77
Installation on a plinth .................................................................................... 77
Washer-dryer stack ........................................................................................ 77
Electrical connection ........................................................................................... 78
Connection adapter for NEMA 14-30 socket................................................. 78
External draining of condensed water................................................................. 79
Arranging the drain hose ................................................................................ 79
Condensate drain ........................................................................................... 79
Changing the door hinging.................................................................................. 80
Changing the hinging over ............................................................................. 80
Refitting .......................................................................................................... 85
Technical data.................................................................................................... 86
Settings .............................................................................................................. 87
Accessing settings .............................................................................................. 87
Language ......................................................................................................... 88
Drying levels ........................................................................................................ 88
Welcome tone ..................................................................................................... 88
Keypad tone ........................................................................................................ 89
Buzzer volume..................................................................................................... 89
Airway indicator................................................................................................... 89
Conductivity ........................................................................................................ 90
Code.................................................................................................................... 90

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Brightness ........................................................................................................... 90
Display............................................................................................................ 90
Buttons active ................................................................................................ 90
Buttons inactive.............................................................................................. 90
Display switch-off................................................................................................ 91
Memory ............................................................................................................... 91
Anti-Crease.......................................................................................................... 91
Program info........................................................................................................ 92
Miele@home ........................................................................................................ 92
Remote control.................................................................................................... 93
SmartGrid ............................................................................................................ 93
RemoteUpdate .................................................................................................... 94
Running a RemoteUpdate.............................................................................. 94

Caring for the environment
6
Disposal of packaging material
The packaging material protects the
dryer from transport damage. The pack-
aging materials used are selected from
materials which are environmentally
friendly for disposal and should be re-
cycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the manufactur-
ing process and also the amount of
waste. You can return the packaging to
your Miele dealer.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
contain valuable materials. They also
contain certain substances, compounds
and components which were essential
for the proper functioning and safe use
of the equipment. Handling these mate-
rials improperly by disposing of them in
your household waste can be harmful to
your health and the environment. There-
fore, please do not dispose of your old
appliance with regular household waste
and follow local regulations on proper
disposal.
Consult with local authorities, dealers or
Miele in order to dispose of and recycle
electrical and electronic appliances.
Miele assumes no responsibility for
deleting any personal data left on the
appliance being disposed. Please en-
sure that your old appliance is kept
away from children until removal. Ob-
serve safety requirements for appli-
ances that may tip over or pose an en-
trapment hazard.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
7
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when
using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the fol-
lowing:
WARNING
This tumble dryer is intended for use in domestic households and
similar working and residential environments.
 It is essential to read all instructions before using the appliance.
 Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close super-
vision is necessary when the appliance is used near children. Always
close the door after use to prevent child hazards.
 Before this appliance is removed for service or discarded, remove
the door to the drying compartment.
 Do not install or use a dryer with visible damage.
 Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.
 Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to
the weather.
 Do not tamper with the controls.
 Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any
servicing unless specifically recommended in these operating in-
structions. Repairs to electrical appliances should only be performed
by qualified personnel. Incorrectly repaired machines may pose a
considerable risk to the user.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
8
 Important information regarding use of fabric softener sheets:
We do not recommend use of fabric softener sheets. Use of fabric
softener sheets can clog the surfaces of the lint filters, extending the
drying time and increasing energy consumption. During subsequent
cleaning, the plastic and surfaces of the lint filters can be damaged!
The best results are obtained by using liquid fabric softener in the
washing machine. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
If you still wish to use fabric softener sheets, be sure to follow the
cleaning instructions under “Cleaning and care” in the “Cleaning in-
structions when using fabric softener sheets” section.
Tip:
Using a fragrance flacon (optional accessory) will add a pleasant fra-
grance to your laundry.
When a fragrance flacon is used, the fragrance is acquired by the en-
tire load of laundry. The disadvantage of fabric softener sheets is
that under certain circumstances the fragrance is acquired by only a
few items of laundry, especially when drying a full load.
When you use a fragrance flacon, always follow the warnings
in this section as well as those under “Fragrance flacon”.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried
in this dryer:
- items which have not been washed.
- items, such as work-wear, exposed to grease, oils, or other de-
posits (such as lotions or cosmetics) in your dryer. If these items
have not been thoroughly cleaned there is a danger that they may
contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause the laundry to
ignite when heated even after being removed from the dryer.
- items that have been previously cleaned, washed, soaked or
spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents or other flammable
or explosive substances. They may give off vapors that could ig-
nite or explode.
- items treated with flammable cleaning agents or items containing
acetone, alcohol, petrol, stain remover, wax or chemicals from
buffing, etc.
- items which have been splashed with hair spray, nail polish re-
mover, etc.
When washing heavily soiled items ensure that sufficient deter-
gent is used with a high temperature. If in doubt wash the item
several times.
- items containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like ma-
terials.
- items with padding or filling (e.g. pillows or jackets) which have
been damaged. Loose filling could catch fire.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 Allow the dryer to complete each stage of the program selected,
including the cooling down phase. This will ensure that the items be-
ing removed are not too hot to handle.
 Clean the lint filter before or after each load.
 Keep the area around the air intake (toe kick) and adjacent sur-
rounding areas free from lint, dust and dirt.
 The interior of the machine should be cleaned periodically by
qualified personnel.
 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by pro-
viding a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is
equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and
a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate out-
let that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all lo-
cal codes and ordinances.
 WARNING – Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified
electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
 Temporary or permanent operation on an autonomous power sup-
ply system or a power supply system that is not synchronized with
the grid power supply (e.g., island networks, back-up systems) is
possible. A prerequisite for operation is that the power supply sys-
tem complies with national and local codes.
The function and operation of the protective measures provided in
the domestic electrical installation and in this Miele product must
also be maintained in isolated operation or in operation that is not
synchronized with the grid power supply, or these measures must be
replaced by equivalent measures in the installation.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
11
 Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance: if it will not fit
the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
 Before installation, disconnect the tumble dryer from the electrical
supply by shutting off the power main, unplugging the power cord or
tripping the circuit breaker. Do not restore power until the installation
is complete.
 Miele tumble dryers and Miele washing machines can be installed
as a washer-dryer stack. A Miele washer-dryer connection kit is re-
quired as an optional accessory for this. Please ensure that the
washer-dryer connection kit is suitable for the Miele tumble dryer
and the Miele washing machine.
 If you order a plinth for this tumble dryer (available from Miele as
an optional accessory), make sure it is the correct one.
 The maximum dry laundry weight is 17.6 lbs (8.0kg).
See the “Program chart” for the maximum recommended loads for
individual programs.
 Do not place shoes inside the drum for drying. Placing shoes in-
side the drum for drying can cause the belt to tear, requiring a ser-
vice call.
You must always use the dryer basket (optional accessory) when
drying/airing shoes. Follow the additional operating instructions for
the dryer basket.
 This tumble dryer is supplied with a special bulb to cope with par-
ticular conditions (e.g., temperature, moisture, chemical resistance,
abrasion resistance, and vibration). This special bulb must only be
used for the purpose for which it is intended. It is not suitable for
room lighting. Replacement bulbs may only be fitted by a Miele au-
thorized person or by Miele Service.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 Heat-pump technology and refrigerant:
The heat pump in this tumble dryer uses a gaseous refrigerant which
is condensed by the compressor. The refrigerant, which is brought to
a higher temperature level and liquified by condensing, is 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. This does not impair the efficient functioning
of the dryer.
- The refrigerant is not flammable or explosive.
- This tumble dryer contains fluorinated greenhouse gases. Her-
metically sealed.
Designation of refrigerant: R134a
Amount of refrigerant: 16.6 oz (0.47) kg
Global warming potential of refrigerant: 1430 kg CO2 e
Global warming potential of appliance: 672 kg CO2 e
 This product contains chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer or reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
13
Using a fragrance flacon (optional accessory)
 Only use genuine Miele original fragrance flacons.
 Store the fragrance flacon in its original packaging.
 Caution: The fragrance can leak out of the flacon! Make sure that
you always keep the flacon, or the lint filter with the flacon inserted in
it, in a horizontal position when carrying and do not tip or place it
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 compo-
nents (e.g. the lint filter) immediately.
 If fragrance comes in contact with the body: Wash skin thor-
oughly with soap and water. Flush eyes with clean water for at least
15minutes. If swallowed, rinse mouth thoroughly with clean water.
Seek medical attention if the fragrance comes in contact with the
eyes or is swallowed!
 Immediately change clothes that have come in contact with the
fragrance. Thoroughly wash clothing or fabric using a large amount
of water and detergent.
 There is the risk of fire or damage to the tumble dryer if the follow-
ing instructions are not observed:
- Never refill a flacon with fragrance or any other substance.
- 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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FCC Declaration of Conformity
 This appliance complies with Part 15 of the FCC regulations. This
appliance has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and is
subject to the following conditions: This appliance does not cause
harmful interference. The appliances may be interconnected as de-
sired.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
 This appliance complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. These appliances should be
installed and operated with a minimum distance of 8" (20cm) be-
tween the radiator and body.
Industry Canada Statement
 This digital device does not exceed the Class B limits for radio
noise emissions from digital devices specified in the radio regula-
tions of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications
Commission. This appliance complies with the Class B specification
of the Canadian ICES-003.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Operating the tumble dryer
15
Control panel
aControl field
The control field consists of a dis-
play and various sensor buttons. The
individual sensor buttons are ex-
plained in the following sections.
bDisplay
The following values are displayed
and/or selected on the display:
1. The program names, the drying
level, and the duration of the se-
lected program
2. The individual values of the selec-
tion lists for the settings
cSensor buttons 
The values in the display can be
changed with the  sensor but-
tons. The  sensor button increases
the value or moves the selection list
up; the  sensor button decreases
the value or moves the selection list
down.
dOK sensor button
Confirm the selected values with the
OKsensor button.
ePerfectDry indicator
The PerfectDry indicator will flash af-
ter the program has started and go
out when the program duration ap-
pears in the display. With programs
with a selectable drying level, the
PerfectDry system calculates the
residual moisture present in the
laundry to ensure a precise drying
result.
The PerfectDry indicator will light up
again when the selected drying level
is reached and remain on until the
end of the program.
In the Woolens Handcare, Silks
Handcare, Cold Air, Time Dry, Bas-
ket programs, the PerfectDry indica-
tor does not light up at all.

Operating the tumble dryer
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fOptical interface
This is used by Miele service techni-
cians as a transmission point.
gSensor buttons for extra options
You can select extra options to aug-
ment the wash programs.
If a drying program has been se-
lected, the sensor buttons for the
possible extra options light up dimly.
hSensor button 
You can use the  sensor button to
call up an energy consumption fore-
cast for the selected drying program.
iSensor buttons
The sensor button starts the de-
lay start function. With the delay
start function, you can delay the
start of the program. The start of the
program can be delayed from
15minutes up to a maximum of
24hours. This allows you to make
use of night-time economy electric-
ity rates, for example.
Additional information can be found
in “4. Selecting program settings”.
jStart/Add laundry sensor button
Touching the Start/Add laundrysen-
sor button starts a program. The
current program can be interrupted
to add laundry. The program can be
started when the sensor button is
flashing on and off. The sensor but-
ton lights up constantly once the
program has started.
kProgram selector
For selecting programs and for
switching off. The tumble dryer is
switched on when you select a pro-
gram, and switched off by turning
the program selector to the  posi-
tion.
Operating the sensor buttons
The sensor buttons react to fingertip
contact. Selection is possible as long
as the respective sensor button is illu-
minated.
If a sensor button is brightly lit, this
means: currently selected
If a sensor button is dimly lit, this
means: selection possible

Operating the tumble dryer
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Display
The basic display shows the following
for a drying level program:
OK


Normal 0:55
- The selected drying level and the ex-
pected program duration
- The drying level reached after the
start of the program and the remain-
ing program duration
The basic display shows only the pro-
gram duration for a time-controlled pro-
gram:
OK

2:00
Examples on how to operate
the appliance
Scrolling through a list
The  scroll bar in the display indicates
that a selection is available.
OK


Language 
Touching the  sensor button scrolls
down the list to the next option and
touching the  sensor button scrolls up
the list to the next option. The OK sen-
sor button is used to activate the option
in the display.
Identifying the selected option
OK



On
An activated option in a list will have a
check mark next to it.
Setting numerical values
OK


:0000
Start in h
The numerical value is highlighted in
white. Touching the  sensor button
decreases the value and touching the 
sensor button increases it. The OK sen-
sor button is used to activate the value
in the display.
Leaving a sub-menu
Select Back  to exit a sub-menu.

Energy-saving tips
18
This dryer with heat-pump technology
is designed for energy-saving drying
cycles. However, you can save a little
more energy with the following mea-
sures as the drying time is not ex-
tended unnecessarily.
- Make sure your laundry is spun at the
maximum spin speed in the washing
machine before drying.
The higher the spin speed, the
greater the savings that can be made
in energy and time during drying, e.g.,
approx. 20% energy can be saved if
spun at 1,600rpm instead of
1,000rpm.
- Load according to the optimum
amount of laundry recommended for
the drying program being used. This
will mean that the energy consump-
tion for the amount of laundry is at its
most economical.
- Make sure that 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 lint filters in the door open-
ing after every drying cycle.
Viewing the estimated energy
consumption
You can view information about the
energy consumption of your tumble
dryer with the sensor button.
After selecting a drying program,
touch the sensor button.
The estimated energy-consumption lev-
els will be displayed as a bar chart.
OK



  

The more bars visible(), the higher the
energy consumption.
The estimate will vary depending on the
drying program and any extra options
selected.
Touch the OK sensor button or wait
until the display automatically returns
to the standard display.

Functioning of the heat-pump dryer
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Two separate circuits ensure that the
laundry is dried:
Dry air circuit
The drying air flows through a heat ex-
changer, the drum, and several filters.
This is ensured by a blower in the
dryer.
- The drying air flows through the heat
exchanger in the longitudinal direc-
tion and is heated in the rear area.
- The drying air is then blown into the
drum, where it absorbs the moisture
of the laundry.
- The damp drying air is blown back
through the heat exchanger via sev-
eral filters in the fill area and the
plinth area of the dryer.
- The drying air cools down in the
front, cool area of the heat ex-
changer, and loses its moisture.
- The circuit begins again.
Refrigerant circuit
The refrigerant circuit regulates the
heating and cooling of the drying air
through the heat exchanger. The heat
pump is the central component: This
is a compressor that is connected to a
pipeline system which is filled with re-
frigerant.
- The pipeline system surrounds the
heat exchanger in several bends.
- The compressor draws in the
gaseous refrigerant and compresses
it, causing the temperature to rise.
- The hot refrigerant is passed through
the pipeline system to the rear of the
heat exchanger. The heat is released
into the drying air, which flows
through the heat exchanger.
- The refrigerant liquifies by dissipating
the heat.
- The liquid refrigerant then flows
through a capillary tube (a very thin
tube) to the front area of the heat ex-
changer. This changes the pressure
of the refrigerant.
- The refrigerant cools and reverts to
its gaseous state. This in turn cools
the front area of the heat exchanger
and dehumidifies the drying air.
- The circuit begins again.

Initial set-up
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Downtime after installation
Damage caused by switching the
appliance on too soon.
This can damage the heat pump.
After setting up the tumble dryer,
wait for at least one hour before
starting a drying program.
Removing the protective film
and stickers
Remove:
- any protective film from the door
- any stickers from the front and from
the lid
Please do not remove any labels
(e.g., the data plate) which are visible
when you open the door.
Miele@home
Your tumble dryer is equipped with an
integrated WiFi module.
To use this feature, you will need:
- a WiFi network
- the Miele@mobile app
- a Miele user account You can create
a user account via the Miele@mobile
app.
The Miele@mobile app will guide you as
you connect your tumble dryer to your
home WiFi network.
Once your dryer is connected to your
WiFi network, you can use the app to
carry out various activities, such as:
- controlling your tumble dryer re-
motely
- calling up information on the operat-
ing status of your tumble dryer
- calling up information on the program
sequence of your tumble dryer
Connecting your tumble dryer to your
WiFi network will increase energy con-
sumption, even when the tumble dryer
is switched off.
Before installing the dryer in its final
location, ensure the signal strength is
sufficient for your WiFi network.