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Operating the tumble dryer

Control panel

Sensors for the drying levels

Control lights

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



light up when necessary

Gentle tumble

sensor

for gentle drying

Time display

for the programme duration

Sensors

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for time selection

Start/Stop

sensor

for programme start/cancellation

Optical interface

for service technicians

Programme selector

for selecting a programme and for
switching the dryer off. Selecting a
programme switches the dryer on,
and turning the programme selector
to



switches it off.

Summary of Contents for TCE 620 WP

Page 1: ...ting 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 10 621 360 ...

Page 2: ...lso 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 cen...

Page 3: ...ols 24 Laundry care when drying in a tumble dryer 24 2 Load the tumble dryer 25 3 Select a programme and start it 26 Programme selection 26 Select Gentle tumble if required 27 Selecting Delay start if required 28 Start the programme 28 4 Remove the laundry 29 End of programme Anti crease 29 Remove the laundry 29 Delay start 30 Programme chart 31 Changing the programme sequence 35 Cleaning and care...

Page 4: ... 51 After sales service 53 Repairs 53 Optional accessories 53 Guarantee U K 53 Guarantee Other countries 53 Installation and connection 54 Front view 54 Rear view 55 Transporting the tumble dryer to its installation site 55 Installation 56 Levelling the dryer 56 Ventilation 56 Before moving the tumble dryer again e g when moving house 56 Additional installation requirements 57 External condensed w...

Page 5: ...67 Minimum iron drying levels 67 Extended cool down 67 Buzzer volume 67 Keypad tone 68 Lock code 68 Conductivity 69 Control panel switch off status 69 Dryer switch off status 70 Memory 70 Anti crease 70 Buzzer is active 71 Airways indicator 71 Backlight brightness dimmed 71 ...

Page 6: ... 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...

Page 7: ...correct 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 un...

Page 8: ... 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 Do not connect the applian...

Page 9: ...e 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 This tumble dryer must not be used in a non stationary location e g on a ship Do not m...

Page 10: ...nt 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 co...

Page 11: ...ope 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 ...

Page 12: ...se 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 ...

Page 13: ...vent 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 ru...

Page 14: ...he 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...

Page 15: ...ached 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 ...

Page 16: ...ntact 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 clothin...

Page 17: ...e 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 ...

Page 18: ...r gentle drying e Time display for the programme duration f Sensors for time selection g Start Stop sensor for programme start cancellation h Optical interface for service technicians i Programme selector for selecting a programme and for switching the dryer off Selecting a programme switches the dryer on and turning the programme selector to switches it off ...

Page 19: ...er container needs to be emptied lights up when the plinth filter has to be cleaned PerfectDry The Perfect Dry system measures the residual dampness of the laundry in the drying level programmes and therefore ensures precise drying This indicator will flash after the programme has started until the programme duration is determined and will then go out will light up again when the drying level is r...

Page 20: ...programme duration with increasing accuracy Sensor controls After touching the sensor a later start time for the programme delay start can be selected When selected lights up brightly The or sensors are used for selecting the duration of the delay start period or the duration of the Warm air programme Start Stop sensor Touching the Start Stop sensor starts the selected programme or cancels a progr...

Page 21: ...rst 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...

Page 22: ...e 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 Please refer to Cleaning and care for information on cleaning the fluff filters and the plinth filter If possible make use of time variable ...

Page 23: ... 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 symb...

Page 24: ...ut away the laundry after you take it out of the dryer Machine iron if you intend to process the laundry further after drying e g ironing You should only tumble dry pure linen if it is specified as suitable by the manufacturer on the care label as the surface of the fabric may otherwise become rough Woollens and wool blends tend to become matted and shrink if dried in a tumble dryer They can howev...

Page 25: ...drum Do not overload the drum Overloading can cause unnecessary wear and tear to the laundry give a disappointing drying result and cause more creasing When closing the door make sure that laundry does not get trapped in the door opening This could damage the laundry If you are not using a fragrance flacon the tab must be pushed down completely see arrow Close the door Shut the door with a gentle ...

Page 26: ...up and durations will appear in the time display Programmes with drying levels Cottons Minimum iron Delicates Express Shirts Denim Outerwear Pre ironing The drying level can be altered after selecting one of these programmes Touch the sensor for the drying level you want it then lights up brightly Any drying level can be selected for the Cottons and Express programmes A more limited range is avail...

Page 27: ...epeatedly until the required programme duration appears in the time display Select Gentle tumble if required Delicate fabrics with the symbol on the care label e g acrylic garments are dried at a lower temperature and the programme duration is longer Touch the Gentle tumble sensor which then lights up brightly Gentle tumble can be selected with the following programmes Cottons Minimum iron Shirts ...

Page 28: ...te The Perfect Dry indicator will only flash light up with programmes with selectable drying levels see also Operating the tumble dryer This dryer measures residual moisture content in the laundry to determine the required programme duration If the tumble dryer is loaded with dry laundry or only a small load it will be dried aired for a set duration In this case Perfect Dry does not light up at th...

Page 29: ...tes after the end of the programme Remove the laundry Never open the door before the drying process has finished Reach under the door grip and pull the door open Unload the drum Check that all items have been removed from the drum If items are left in the dryer they could be damaged by over drying when the dryer is next used Turn the programme selector to A signal sounds as long as the dryer does ...

Page 30: ...nsors go out Delay start times of more than will count down in hours and then in minutes until the start of the programme The drum will turn briefly every hour until the start of the programme to reduce creasing Changing delay start Touch the Start Stop sensor You can change the time with the sensors Touch the Start Stop sensor so that the delay start period continues Adding or removing laundry Yo...

Page 31: ...ra dry for multi layered and very thick fabric Do not use Extra dry for jersey fabric e g T shirts underwear as they have a tendency to shrink Hand iron Machine iron Use for 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 Minimum iron Max load 4 0 kg Normal ...

Page 32: ...dcare Max load 2 0 kg Use for Woollen garments and fabric containing wool blends e g pullovers jackets and socks Note Wool and wool blend items are only fluffed up they are not dried completely Remove garments as soon as the programme has finished Shirts Max load 2 0 kg Normal Hand iron Use for Shirts and blouses Express Max load 4 0 kg Extra dry Normal Hand iron Machine iron Use for Garments suit...

Page 33: ... outerwear fine closeweave cotton garments poplin or tablecloths which are suitable for drying in a tumble dryer and have been treated to provide a water and dirt resistant finish Notes This programme includes a proofing fixing phase Only use proofing agents containing fluorochemical compounds which are stated by the manufacturer as being suitable for use on membrane textiles Do not dry items whic...

Page 34: ...haracteristics e g jackets pillows sleeping bags and other voluminous items Drying individual items e g bath towels swimwear and tea towels Note Do not select the longest drying time to start with Check the items as you are drying them to find the optimum time Tip You can use the Warm air programme to help remove odours from clean cotton clothing select a duration between 1 2 and 1 hour To improve...

Page 35: ...ng temperature has been reached If you press Start Stop again during this time will light up To cancel turn the programme selector to Select and start a new programme straight away Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started Touch the Start Stop sensor The items will be cooled down as long as a certain drying time and drying temperature has been reached If you press the Start Stop sen...

Page 36: ...container when pulling the container out of the dryer always close the door completely Pull out the condensed water container To prevent water running out hold it at the front and towards the back and keep it in a horizontal position when carrying it Empty the container Replace the container in the dryer Condensed water should not be consumed It could lead to health problems for people and animals...

Page 37: ...cleaner so that you can remove the fluff without touching it Open the door You must remove the fragrance flacon if present beforehand See Fragrance flacon Pull the upper fluff filter forwards to remove it Remove the fluff see arrows from the surfaces of all the fluff filters from the perforated laundry deflector Push the upper fluff filter back into position until it clicks Close the door If there...

Page 38: ...ing cleaning procedure If using a fragrance flacon make sure you remove it beforehand Pull the upper fluff filter forwards to remove it Turn the yellow dial on the lower fluff filter in the direction of the arrow until you hear it click Hold the dial and pull the fluff filter forwards to remove it Use a vacuum cleaner with a long crevice nozzle attached to remove any visible fluff from the upper a...

Page 39: ... running water Shake the fluff filters thoroughly and then dry them carefully Ensure the filters are dry before replacing them Wet filters could cause operational faults Push the lower fluff filter in completely and lock it with the yellow dial Push the upper fluff filter in completely Close the door ...

Page 40: ...lter will cause the right hand guide pin in the dryer to come out This pin ensures that the heat exchanger access panel can only be closed if the plinth filter is inserted the right way round Cleaning the plinth filter Pull the handle out of the plinth filter You can brush off a heavy build up of fluff on the plinth filter or remove it with a vacuum cleaner Clean the filter thoroughly under runnin...

Page 41: ...condenser unit Danger of injury Do not touch the cooling fins You could cut yourself Look to see if fluff has accumulated If there is visible soiling Clean using a vacuum cleaner with a dusting brush attached Carefully pass the vacuum cleaner brush over the heat exchanger cooling fins without applying any pressure Otherwise the cooling fins could be bent out of shape or become damaged Carefully va...

Page 42: ...e pins The word Miele on the handle must be the correct way up Push the plinth filter in completely The act of pushing in the plinth filter will also push in the right hand guide pin Close the heat exchanger access panel The dryer can only be operated with the plinth filter fitted correctly and the heat exchanger access panel closed The access panel must be closed correctly to ensure that water ca...

Page 43: ...urfaces and other parts Clean the tumble dryer with a slightly damp cloth and a mild non abrasive cleaning agent or a solution of washing up liquid and water Clean the seal around the inside of the door with a damp cloth Dry all parts with a soft cloth The drum and other stainless steel parts can be cleaned with a suitable proprietary stainless steel cleaner following the manufacturer s instructio...

Page 44: ...p it as the fragrance will leak out of the flacon Hold the flacon securely to prevent opening it by mistake Pull off the protective seal Open the door of the tumble dryer The fragrance flacon is inserted in the upper fluff filter in the opening on the right hand side beside the grip If you are not using a fragrance flacon the cover must always remain closed push the cover down completely with the ...

Page 45: ... at which you can feel a resistance Before drying You can select the intensity of the fragrance Turn the outer ring clockwise the further you open the flacon the more intense the fragrance Damp laundry and longer drying durations with sufficient heat transfer are needed for the fragrance to be released into the laundry effectively The fragrance will also be noticeable in the room air during the pr...

Page 46: ...ragrance occasionally remove the fragrance flacon and store it in its original packaging until you want to use it again See the following section Replacing the fragrance flacon When the fragrance is no longer sufficiently intense Turn the outer ring anti clockwise until markers a and b line up Replace the fragrance flacon with a new one Fragrance flacons are available to order from Miele or online...

Page 47: ... down store in a cool dry place store away from direct sunlight when purchasing new fragrance flacons only remove the protective seal just before use Cleaning the fluff filters The intensity of the fragrance will be diminished if the fluff filters and the plinth filter are not cleaned The fragrance filter must be removed before cleaning the fluff filter To prevent any fragrance leaking out of the ...

Page 48: ...ld be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work Check indicators and fault messages Problem Cause and remedy lights up after a programme has been cancelled and a signal sounds The condensed water container is full or there is kink in the drain hose Empty the container Check the drain hose See Cleaning and care To switch off Open and close the door while the dryer is sw...

Page 49: ...ive amount of fluff has built up Clean the fluff filters Clean the plinth filter Clean the airways the area underneath the plinth filter and the heat exchanger See Cleaning and care To switch off Switch the dryer off and then on again You can influence this error message yourself see Programmable functions and the part on the Airways indicator and another number combination flash after a programme...

Page 50: ...al product and this is quite normal Laundry use sufficient detergent next time Pillows take out of the tumble dryer and air them Use a fragrance flacon available as an optional accessory for your favourite fragrance Items made of synthetic fibres are charged with static electricity after drying Synthetic fibres tend to attract static charge Static charge can be reduced by adding a fabric condition...

Page 51: ...aundry basket away from the dryer The fluff filters and the plinth filter were wet when replaced The fluff filters and the plinth filter must be dry The laundry is too damp Spin using a higher spin speed in the washing machine The tumble dryer has been overloaded Do not exceed the maximum load for the programme selected Metal zips have prevented the dryer from registering the correct moisture leve...

Page 52: ...ction The drum will turn at intervals in the anti crease phase Touch a sensor to switch on the indicators See the Programmable functions chapter Control panel switch off status section The dryer switches off at the end of the programme The dryer switches off automatically energy saving This is not an error but a normal function To switch the dryer on select a programme Tip you can change this See ...

Page 53: ...ptional accessories Optional accessories for this tumble dryer are available from Miele your Miele dealer or via the internet at www miele shop com Dryer basket The dryer basket is suspended in the drum and does not rotate with the drum This enables items which must not be subjected to mechanical action to be dried or aired Fragrance flacon A fragrance flacon can be used in your tumble dryer to ad...

Page 54: ...ater container empty after every drying cycle d Door do not open during drying e Heat exchanger access panel do not open during drying f Four height adjustable screw feet g Cool air intake grille do not obstruct with a laundry basket or other objects h Hose for external drainage of condensed water ...

Page 55: ... is a danger of the lid being pulled off when carrying the appliance Before carrying the appliance check that the lid is secure where it protrudes at the back of the appliance Carry the tumble dryer by the front feet and by the lid where it protrudes at the back of the appliance Only transport the dryer as illustrated If transporting the dryer on its side it must be tipped towards the left side If...

Page 56: ... This would hinder a sufficient flow of air to the dryer Air which is taken in to cool the heat exchanger is then blown back out of the dryer and warms up the air in the room It is therefore very important to ensure adequate ventilation e g by opening a window Otherwise drying durations may be longer increased energy requirement Before moving the tumble dryer again e g when moving house After each...

Page 57: ...cing Creating ventilation gaps in the kitchen unit Pushing the dryer under a worktop This tumble dryer is suitable for pushing under a worktop if there is space to do this without removing the lid Optional accessories Building under kit A building under kit is required if the lid of the tumble dryer needs to be removed in order to build it under a worktop It must be installed dismantled by a suita...

Page 58: ... hose Installation conditions requiring a non return valve There is a risk of back flow into the dryer if a non return valve is not fitted Back flow could damage the dryer and also the room in which it is located Certain installation conditions such as those described below require the fitting of a non return valve Maximum delivery head with non return valve fitted 1 00 m Installation conditions r...

Page 59: ...n the drain hose Have a container ready to collect this Pull the drain hose off its connection Unwind the hose and pull it carefully out of the holders Allow any residual water to run into the container Guide the hose to the right or left side of the dryer as required If you are guiding it to the right you can fit the hose into the groove Leave the hose in the lower holder to prevent it from being...

Page 60: ...will need to secure the hose carefully e g by tying it to a tap to make sure it cannot slip during use see the drawing under Installation and connection Front view Overflowing water can cause damage The non return valve can be fitted in the end of the hose You can refit the hose holder at a later stage if you decide that you no longer want to drain the condensed water externally Direct connection ...

Page 61: ...g nut 2 The nut is usually fitted with a washer which must be removed Attach the end of the hose 4 to adapter 1 Use the hose holder Use a screwdriver to tighten hose clip 3 up close to the nut Fit non return valve 5 to tumble dryer drain hose 6 Non return valve 5 has to be fitted so that the arrow points in the direction of flow i e towards the sink Secure the non return valve using hose clips ...

Page 62: ... it is advisable to protect the appliance with a suitable residual current device RCD Contact a qualified electrician for advice Do not connect via an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be refitted when changing the fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be use...

Page 63: ... 1000 60 0 82 114 Shirts Normal 2 0 600 60 0 45 71 Denim Normal 3 0 900 60 1 00 146 Outerwear Normal 2 5 800 50 0 55 82 1 Weight of dry laundry 2 Test programme in accordance with Regulation 392 2012 EU for energy labelling measured in accordance with EN 61121 All data was calculated using EN 61121 unless otherwise stated Power consumption when switched off Power consumption when not switched off ...

Page 64: ...le for stacking Yes Weight Approx 62 kg Drum volume 120 litres Load size 8 0 kg weight of dry laundry Capacity of condensed water container 4 8 litres Hose length 1 60 m Maximum delivery head 1 50 m Maximum drain hose length 4 00 m Length of connection cable 2 00 m Voltage See data plate Connected load See data plate Fuse rating See data plate Test certificates awarded See data plate Energy consum...

Page 65: ...tart Stop sensor lights up constantly and then release the Start Stop sensor Choosing and selecting the programmable function The number of the programmable function will appear in the display as and a number e g Touch the or sensor to scroll to the next or previous programmable function Programmable function Cotton drying levels Minimum iron drying levels Extended cool down Buzzer volume Keypad t...

Page 66: ...rammable function Available options X X X O X X X X X X O X X X O X X X X to X O X O O X O X X O O X X O X X X O X O X X O X X O X X X X X X Can be selected O Factory default setting Confirm the chosen selection with the Start Stop sensor The number of the programmable function e g will light up again Exit programming level Turn the programme selector to The option you have selected is now stored ...

Page 67: ...e drier drier even drier Extended cool down The automatic cooling down phase which takes place before the end of a programme can be extended for all programmes with selectable drying levels in 2 minute increments up to 18 minutes This makes the garments easier to handle Options Factory default setting Cool down time 2 minutes longer Cool down time 4 minutes longer Cool down time 6 minutes longer C...

Page 68: ...edge When the code has been activated you have to enter a code after switching the dryer on Otherwise the dryer cannot be operated Options Off factory default On If option has been selected after switching on you will have to enter the code before you can operate the dryer To use the dryer when the code is activated After the dryer is switched on will flash in the time display The code is and cann...

Page 69: ...gy the time display and sensor controls will go out after 10 minutes and only the Start Stop sensor will be left flashing You can alter this setting However there is no switch off in the event of a fault Options off The time display and sensors will remain lit up while the dryer is switched on on default setting The time display and sensors will go out after 10 minutes if no further selection is m...

Page 70: ... 20 minutes after 30 minutes Memory Settings you can make the electronics can save a selected programme with a drying level or specific options in its memory The duration of the Warm air programme is also saved These settings will then appear the next time the programme is selected Options Off factory default On Exception The Cottons programme will remain unchanged Anti crease The drum will contin...

Page 71: ... flash You can decide the degree of fluff that triggers this error message You will have an idea of how often this should be done after a few drying programmes Options off does not appear heavy only appears when there is a heavy build up of fluff normal default setting delicate appears when there is only a small build up of fluff Backlight brightness dimmed The brightness of the dimmed sensors in ...

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