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Problem solving guide

Problem

Cause and remedy

The drying process

goes on too long or

even switches off *

The room in which the dryer is located is too warm.

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Ventilate the room thoroughly.

Detergent residues, hair and fine fluff can clog the

filters.

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Clean the filters and the condenser unit (see

"Cleaning and care").

The vents below the door are blocked.

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Move any objects, such as a laundry basket, away

from the dryer.

The fluff filters were still wet when replaced.

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The fluff filters must be dry.

The laundry is too damp.

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Spin using a higher spin speed in the washing

machine.

The tumble dryer has been overloaded

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Do not exceed the maximum load for the

programme selected.

Metal zips have prevented the dryer from registering

the correct moisture level.

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Open the zips next time.

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If the problem recurs, dry these items using the

Warm air

timed drying programme.

* Before starting another programme:



Switch the dryer off and then on again.

Summary of Contents for TDA 140 C

Page 1: ...g instructions for condenser dryers 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 09 938 570 ...

Page 2: ...old waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre Ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal Energy saving tips To avoid unnecessarily long drying times and high consumption of energy Make sure that your laundry is thoroughly spun before drying The higher the spin the greater the savings that can be made in energy and time d...

Page 3: ...fluff filters 23 Cleaning them whilst dry 23 Cleaning them with water 24 Replacing them 24 Tumble dryer 25 Cleaning the condenser unit 26 Removing the condenser unit 26 Checking the condenser unit 27 Cleaning the condenser unit 27 Replacing the condenser unit 29 Problem solving guide 30 Check and fault messages 30 Unsatisfactory drying results 32 Other problems 33 Changing the lamp 35 After sales ...

Page 4: ...n hose 41 External drainage via a sink or gully 42 Installation conditions requiring a non return valve 43 Consumption data 45 Technical data 46 Programmable functions 48 Altering the residual moisture level in the Cottons programme 48 Altering the residual moisture level in the Minimum iron programme 49 Anti crease 50 Switching the buzzer on off 51 Altering the standard drying level in the Automa...

Page 5: ... 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 6: ...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 7: ...e 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 Unaut...

Page 8: ...ttom 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 Correct use The maximum load for this tumble dryer is 7 0 kg dry weight The maximum recommended loads for individual programmes are given in the Programme chart To prevent the risk of fire...

Page 9: ...d 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 th...

Page 10: ...llows jackets When damaged the filling can get out with the risk of it igniting in the dryer In many programmes the heating phase is followed by a cooling down phase to ensure that the items are not too hot to handle when you remove them this also avoids the danger of the laundry self igniting The programme is not finished until the cooling down phase has been completed As soon as the programme ha...

Page 11: ...d freezing point the tumble dryer may not be able to operate properly There is a risk of damage if the condensed water is allowed to freeze in the pump and hoses If the water is drained externally through the drain hose instead of being collected in the condensed water container make sure the drain hose is securely attached if you hang it in a sink or basin to avoid the hose slipping and the water...

Page 12: ...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 13: ... button Press the Start button to start a programme The Start indicator light will flash as soon as the programme can be started It lights up constantly once the programme has started d Programme selector The programme selector can be turned clockwise or anti clockwise e On Off button To switch the appliance on or off or the programme duration will light up as confirmation that the tumble dryer ha...

Page 14: ...tated in the control panel The following factors can all affect the estimated time remaining residual moisture content after spinning type of fabric size of load room temperature fluctuations in power supply The electronics continually assess conditions in the appliance and adjust the estimated time remaining with increasing accuracy Because of this the time displayed can alter during the course o...

Page 15: ...f the items They can be partially dried using the Smoothing programme Pure linen should only be machine dried if specified as suitable by the manufacturer on the garment care label as the surface of the fabric may otherwise become rough Loopknit garments e g T shirts and underwear tend to shrink depending on their quality Do not over dry these textiles When purchasing these garments it is advisabl...

Page 16: ...lts and ties Underwiring and collar stiffeners Any loose wiring in bras shirt collar stiffeners etc should be removed or sewn in Turn on the tumble dryer The tumble dryer may be switched on after loading saving energy as the light will not come on Switch the dryer on by pressing the On Off button in Load the tumble dryer Press the Door button to open the door Unfold the laundry and load loosely in...

Page 17: ...inue to rotate in a special rhythm depending on the programme selected to prevent creasing if you do not wish to remove it immediately anti crease phase There is no anti crease phase at the end of the Woollens handcare programme The duration of the cooling down phase is variable see Programmable functions Press the Door button Open the door Remove the laundry Check that all items have been removed...

Page 18: ...the temperature reached and how long they have been dried for The programme is not finished until lights up Switch the dryer off and then on again Select and start a new programme immediately Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started Restart the programme immediately after adding or removing items Otherwise remove all items and spread them out to cool down completely Danger of burni...

Page 19: ...for Delicate fabric with the symbol on the care label e g acrylic garments is dried at a lower temperature than in the Cottons Normal programme The programme duration is longer Hand iron Machine iron 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 We...

Page 20: ... on the care label e g acrylic garments is dried at a lower temperature than in the Cottons Normal programme The programme duration is longer Automatic plus Max load 5 0 kg Use for Mixed loads of garments suitable for the Cottons and Minimum iron programmes Timed drying Max load 7 0 kg 30 min warm air Use for Multi layered fabric whose layers have different drying characteristics e g jackets pillo...

Page 21: ...re not dried completely in this programme Remove items as soon as the programme has finished and leave to finish drying at room temperature Woollens handcare Max load 2 0 kg Use for Woollen garments and fabric containing wool blends e g pullovers jackets Note Wool and wool blend items are only fluffed up they are not dried completely Remove garments as soon as the programme has finished and leave ...

Page 22: ...ed again when the tumble dryer is switched on 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 can cause health problems in people and animals Do not drink it Condensed water can be put to household use e g used in...

Page 23: ...the door and pull the fluff filter 1 out of the door as illustrated Remove any fluff from the hollow part of the door with a bottle brush or a vacuum cleaner Also clean the door seal 2 with a damp cloth Use your fingers or a vacuum cleaner to remove the fluff from the surface of the filter Use your fingers or a vacuum cleaner to remove the fluff from the two fluff filters in the door opening Once ...

Page 24: ... filter out of the door opening by the dial as shown Rinse all the filters under hot running water Dry the fluff filters thoroughly with care Clean the area underneath the filters e g with a vacuum cleaner Replacing them Do not replace them if they are damp or wet Damp or wet filters could cause operational faults Push the large filter back into the door holder until it clicks into position Ensure...

Page 25: ...tic surfaces 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 instr...

Page 26: ...alled can also get into the condenser unit and cause a blockage Removing the condenser unit Use the yellow lever supplied to open the service panel Insert the lever into the middle of the gap in the top see arrow and lever the panel until it opens at the top Now remove the panel by pulling it diagonally upwards Then place it to one side Turn the lever on the inner cover downwards to the vertical p...

Page 27: ...nside it The arrows in the illustration above indicate where to look If you cannot see any fluff Replace the condenser unit see following page If you can see some fluff Clean the condenser unit as described below Cleaning the condenser unit When rinsing the condenser unit make sure you position it as shown in the next two illustrations Use a shower head or similar to rinse the unit as shown ...

Page 28: ... as required Also make sure that the rubber seals are clean The rubber seals must not be removed and must be free of kinks Shake the water off the condenser unit until no more droplets of water are visible Checking and cleaning the condenser unit housing Remove any soiling still visible inside the housing by hand using a damp cloth Do not try and access areas you cannot reach by hand ...

Page 29: ...l fits correctly into the groove Otherwise water may leak from the system Replace the inner cover making sure the hooks are at the bottom Hold it at an angle and push down gently Press against the cover and lock it with the lever The lever will be in the horizontal position when locked Replace the service panel and press the upper edge until it clicks into position It is important to ensure that b...

Page 30: ...ncelled the buzzer sounds The condensed water container is full or there is kink in the drain hose Empty the container Check the drain hose Open and close the door while the dryer is switched on The indicator light will go out The programme is cancelled The buzzer may sound and the Clean out airways or Empty container indicator flashes No obvious cause Switch the dryer off and then on again Start ...

Page 31: ...n The indicator light will go out The programme is cancelled and the Clean out airways indicator light comes on An excessive amount of fluff has built up Clean the fluff filters and condenser unit Open and close the door while the dryer is switched on The indicator light will go out Bars flash in the display at the end of a programme The programme has finished but the laundry has not yet cooled do...

Page 32: ...se 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 conditioner to the final rinse in the washing programm...

Page 33: ...ck the rubber seals Use a cloth to remove any visible fluff from the inside of the condenser unit housing A programme does not start No obvious cause Connect the tumble dryer to the mains Turn on the tumble dryer Close the door Check whether the mains fuse has tripped Has there been a power cut When power is restored any previously running programme will restart automatically The interior drum lig...

Page 34: ...objects such as a laundry basket away from the dryer The fluff filters were still wet when replaced The fluff filters 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 level Open the zips nex...

Page 35: ...ction of the arrow to open the cover The cover will open downwards The temperature resistant lamp should only be ordered from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department The lamp must be replaced with one of the same type and specification The lamp specification and maximum wattage is stated on the data plate and on the lamp cover Turn the lamp anti clockwise to remove Replace the lamp T...

Page 36: ...mble dryer are available from Miele or via the internet 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 add a pleasant fragrance to your laundry A fragrance flacon holder is required which fits into...

Page 37: ...ont view a Mains connection cable b Condensed water container empty after every drying cycle c Control panel d Door e Service panel for condenser unit f Four height adjustable screw feet g Hose for external drainage of condensed water ...

Page 38: ...t only be installed dismantled by a suitably qualified fitter A special building under conversion kit with a cover plate to replace the appliance lid is required It must be fitted by a suitably qualified fitter to ensure electrical safety N B If you wish to push your appliance under a worktop and there is space to do this without removing the lid the building under kit is not necessary Otherwise i...

Page 39: ...r for the condenser unit Room in which the dryer is located Cool air taken in for the drying process is expelled from the front of the dryer and heats up the air in the room Ensure that the room has sufficient ventilation e g by opening a window Otherwise drying durations may be longer Before moving the tumble dryer again e g when moving house After each use a small quantity of condensed water wil...

Page 40: ... 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 41: ...d 1 50 m Maximum drain hose length 4 00 m The following optional accessories are available an extension hose a non return valve kit for connection to an external water outlet The kit includes an extension hose Arranging the drain hose Do not pull on the drain hose and do not stretch it or allow it to become kinked This could damage the hose There will be a small amount of residual water left in th...

Page 42: ...tly External drainage via a sink or gully See Front view illustration If you want to drain the water off into a sink or basin you will need to secure the hose carefully e g by tying it to a tap to make sure it cannot slip during use Otherwise there is a risk of overflowing water which could cause damage Use the bow shaped guide to prevent the drain hose from becoming kinked ...

Page 43: ...itions requiring the fitting of a non return valve Drainage into a sink or floor gully where the end of the hose is immersed in water Connection to a sink drain outlet Connection to a drainage system already in use by another appliance e g a dishwasher or washing machine Maximum delivery head with non return valve 1 00 m Example Connection to a sink drain outlet The drain hose with non return valv...

Page 44: ...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 45: ... 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 0 10 W 3 50 W Note for test institutes For testing in accordance with EN 61121 dry a 3 kg load of cotton laundry with 70 ...

Page 46: ...orktop Yes Suitable for stacking Yes Weight Approx 51 kg Drum volume 111 litres Load size 7 0 kg weight of dry laundry Capacity of condensed water container 4 2 l Hose length 1 5 m Max delivery head 1 5 m Max 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 Lamp wattage See data plate Test certificates awarde...

Page 47: ...47 Programmable functions Various settings can be reprogrammed to alter the dryer s electronics to suit different requirements They can be altered at any time ...

Page 48: ...tart and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps Switch the dryer on Wait until the indicator light for the Start button lights up constantly and then release the Start button The Empty container indicator light will flash once The option selected will be displayed by a number which will alternate with Laundry will be damper Factory default setting The Clean out airways indicator light will a...

Page 49: ... steps Switch the dryer on Wait until the indicator light for the Start button lights up constantly and then release the Start button Turn the programme selector to Cottons Normal The Empty container indicator light will flash twice The option selected will be displayed by a number which will alternate with Laundry will be damper Factory default setting The Clean out airways indicator light will a...

Page 50: ...o Finish Press Start and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps Switch the dryer on Wait until the indicator light for the Start button lights up constantly and then release the Start button Turn the programme selector to Cottons Normal The Empty container indicator light will flash three times The option selected will be displayed by a number which will alternate with Anti crease action off...

Page 51: ...d keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps Switch the dryer on Wait until the indicator light for the Start button lights up constantly and then release the Start button Turn the programme selector to Cottons Low temperature The Empty container indicator light will flash four times The option selected will be displayed by a number which will alternate with Buzzer off Buzzer on factory default ...

Page 52: ... Wait until the indicator light for the Start button lights up constantly and then release the Start button Turn the programme selector to Cottons Hand iron The Empty container indicator light will flash six times The option selected will be displayed by a number which will alternate with Standard setting Hand iron Factory default setting The Clean out airways indicator light will also flash once ...

Page 53: ...up constantly and then release the Start button Turn the programme selector to Cottons Machine iron The Empty container indicator light will flash seven times The option selected will be displayed by a number which will alternate with Factory default setting The cooling down time will be extended by five minutes the Clean out airways indicator light will also flash once The cooling down time will ...

Page 54: ...er if selected will sound for 10 minutes at the end of the programme Not in current programme factory default setting As described under On However indicator lights will stay on when the programme has started and remain visible during the programme Off Indicator lights will stay on while the dryer is switched on Follow steps to programme and store in memory Before you begin ensure that The tumble ...

Page 55: ... Clean out airways indicator light will also flash once Off The Clean out airways indicator light will also flash twice Pressing the Start button switches between the options Switch the dryer off The setting you have selected is now stored in memory You can change it again at any time To check the setting Carry out steps Switch the dryer off after checking ...

Page 56: ...r light for the Start button lights up constantly and then release the Start button Turn the programme selector to Woollens The Empty container indicator light will flash slowly once The option selected will be displayed by a number which will alternate with The Clean out airways indicator light is deactivated The Clean out airways indicator light only comes on when there is a heavy build up of fl...

Page 57: ...u begin ensure that The tumble dryer is switched off The door is closed The programme selector is pointing to Finish Press Start and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps Switch the dryer on Wait until the indicator light for the Start button lights up constantly and then release the Start button Turn the programme selector to Cool air The Empty container indicator light will flash on and o...

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