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Problem solving guide

Problem

Possible cause and remedy

A programme cannot

be started

There is no obvious cause.

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Connect the tumble dryer to the mains electricity

supply.

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Turn on the tumble dryer.

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Close the door.

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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 display is dark and

the

Start/Stop

button is

flashing slowly

The dryer is in standby. This is a normal function and

does not indicate a fault.

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See "Programmable functions -



Standby".

The drum will turn at intervals in the anti-crease

phase.

The dryer is switched

off at the end of the

programme

The dryer switched off automatically. This is quite

normal and does not indicate a fault.

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See "Programmable functions -



Automatic

switch-off".

The interior drum

lighting does not come

The drum lighting will switch off automatically ...

... when the door is closed.

... after a few minutes when the door is open (to save

energy).

If the dryer is switched on, the drum lighting will

come on when the door is opened.

Summary of Contents for TKB 350 WP

Page 1: ...instructions Heat pump tumble dryer To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time en AU NZ M Nr 10 082 660 ...

Page 2: ...ase do not dispose of your old appliance with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre Ensure that your old appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal Energy saving tips To avoid unnecessarily long drying times and high consumption of energy Make sure that your laundry is thoroughly spun before drying The high...

Page 3: ...ding the tumble dryer 22 3 Selecting a programme and starting it 23 Selecting a programme 23 Select any Extras or Delay start if required 25 Starting the programme 25 4 Removing the laundry at the end of the programme 26 End of programme Anti crease 26 Removing the laundry 26 Extras 27 Gentle tumble 27 Anti crease 27 Buzzer 27 Delay start 28 Programme chart 29 Changing the programme sequence 32 Cl...

Page 4: ...s 46 Other problems 47 Bottom right grille 49 After sales service 50 Repairs 50 Optional accessories 50 Warranty 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 houses 54 Additional installation requirements 55 Externally draining condensed water 56 Inst...

Page 5: ...amme drier or damper 67 Minimum iron programme drier or damper 67 Extended cool down 67 Buzzer volume 67 Keypad tones 67 PIN Code 68 Conductivity 68 Additional drying levels 69 Standby 70 Automatic switch off 71 Memory 71 Anti crease 71 ...

Page 6: ...any future owner Correct application This tumble dryer is designed for domestic use and for use in similar environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms bed breakfasts and other typical living quarters This does not include common shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels motels or bed breakfasts This tumble dryer is not suitable for outdoor use It must only be used to dry items wh...

Page 7: ...e it by a person responsible for their safety Safety with children Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance Older children may only use the appliance when its operation has been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely recognising the dangers of misuse Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the tumble dryer unsupervised Please supervise children in th...

Page 8: ... earthing system e g electric shock Reliable and safe operation of this tumble dryer can only be assured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply Do not connect the tumble dryer to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replace...

Page 9: ...nless 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 are normal and do not impair the efficient functioning of the dryer Th...

Page 10: ... the plug must be always ensured in order to separate the tumble dryer from the mains Do not block the gap between the bottom of the tumble dryer and the floor with plinth facings deep pile carpet etc This would hinder a sufficient flow of air to the tumble dryer Make sure the dryer door can be opened without hindrance after installation ...

Page 11: ... every programme The maximum load for this tumble dryer is 8 0 kg dry weight See the Programme chart for the maximum recommended loads for individual programmes To prevent the risk of fire do not connect the tumble dryer via a controllable socket e g a timer or a peak load switch off device If the drying programme is interrupted before the end of the cooling down phase this could cause the laundry...

Page 12: ...lashed 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 Oil affected items can ignite spontaneously especially when exposed to heat sources such as in a tumble dryer The items become warm causing an oxidation reaction in the o...

Page 13: ...r shower caps waterproof textiles rubberised articles and items of clothing and pillows with foam rubber filling Damaged fabrics which contain padding or fillings e g pillows jackets When damaged the filling can get out with the risk of it igniting in the dryer In many programmes the heating phase is followed by a cooling down phase to ensure that the items are not too hot to handle when you remov...

Page 14: ...re there is a risk of frost occurring At temperatures around freezing point the tumble dryer may not be able to operate properly There is a risk of damage if the condensed water is allowed to freeze in the pump and hoses If the water is drained externally through the drain hose instead of being collected in the condensed water container make sure the drain hose is securely attached if you hang it ...

Page 15: ...ntact with the skin wash the skin thoroughly with soap and water come in contact with the eyes rinse the eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes be 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 run out of a flacon comes in contact with clothing change the clothing im...

Page 16: ...alidate the warranty and Miele cannot accept liability A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked on top of a Miele washing machine using the appropriate stacking kit available as an optional accessory Please make sure you order the correct one for the Miele washing machine and Miele tumble dryer Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions ...

Page 17: ... started c Extras buttons Various options can be added to the programmes d Programme selector For selecting the programme e Optical 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 selecti...

Page 18: ...ing level for programmes with a selectable drying level See sensor j sensor The 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 k Perfect Dry indicator With programmes with...

Page 19: ...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 Loading t...

Page 20: ...e 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 tumble 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 sym...

Page 21: ...inen requires further processing after drying Down filled garments have linings which have a tendency to shrink depending on the quality of the item They can be partially dried using the Gentle smoothing programme Pure linen should only be machine dried if specified as suitable by the manufacturer on the care label as the surface of the fabric may otherwise become rough It can be partially dried u...

Page 22: ...pening the door Reach under the door grip and pull the door open Unfold the laundry and load loosely into the 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...

Page 23: ...t the drying level required Any drying level can be selected for the Cottons and Express programmes A more limited range is available when using the other programmes Additional drying levels Useful tip By using the programmable functions you can activate deactivate additional drying levels If 2 drying levels are lit up then the following additional drying level is selected Extra dry Normal Normal ...

Page 24: ... handcare Silks handcare The drying level is preset and cannot be altered Warm air You can select the duration in ten minute stages Touch the sensor repeatedly until the programme duration you want appears in the time display will flash You can select the duration in ten minute stages from minutes up to hours ...

Page 25: ...amme However Delay start cannot be used with the Warm air programme Touch the sensor will flash Please see Delay start for more information Starting the programme Press the flashing Start Stop button The Start Stop button will now light up constantly The Perfect Dry indicator will only flash light up with programmes with selectable drying levels see also Operating the tumble dryer The laundry will...

Page 26: ...hase it will switch off 15 minutes after the end of the programme Removing the laundry Never open the door before the drying process has finished Reach under the door grip and pull the door open Remove the laundry Check that all items have been removed from the drum If items are left in the dryer they could be damaged by overdrying when the dryer is next used If the dryer is switched on at the mai...

Page 27: ...programme to reduce creasing if you do not wish to remove the laundry immediately Buzzer A buzzer four beeps at intervals for a maximum of 1 hour will sound to let you know that the programme has finished The continuous buzzer which sounds when there is a fault is not dependent on the setting for the buzzer at the end of the programme Selectable Extras Gentle tumble Anti crease Buzzer Cottons X X ...

Page 28: ...e Start Stop button lights up 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 after it has started counting down Press the Start Stop button will flash Touch the sensor to change the time Press the Start Stop button Adding or re...

Page 29: ...tes Select Extra dry for multi layered and very thick fabrics Do not use Extra dry for jersey fabrics e g T shirts underwear as they have a tendency to shrink Hand iron Machine iron Items Cotton or linen fabric requiring further processing e g table linen bed linen starched laundry Note To prevent laundry from drying out it should be rolled up until you are ready for ironing Minimum iron Max load ...

Page 30: ... are not dried completely by this programme Remove garments as soon as the programme has finished Delicates Max load 2 5 kg Normal Hand iron Items Delicate items with the symbol on the care label made of synthetic fibres easy care cotton or blended fabric e g shirts blouses lingerie and evening wear with sequins and beading Note Reducing the load will reduce creasing Express Max load 4 0 kg Extra ...

Page 31: ...ristics e g jackets pillows sleeping bags and other voluminous items For drying individual items e g bath towels bathing costumes tea towels and small loads 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 ...

Page 32: ...e Press the button to switch the dryer off Press the button to switch the dryer on Select and start a new programme straight away Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started Press the Start Stop button The items will be cooled down depending on the temperature reached and how long they have been dried for will light up if you press the Start Stop button again during this cooling down ...

Page 33: ...ndensed water container when pulling the container out of the dryer always close the door completely Pull out the condensed water container 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 Condensed wate...

Page 34: ...uum 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 t...

Page 35: ...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 air flow openings Cleaning the fluff filters with water Flush the fluff filters through with warm running water Shake the fluff filters thoroughly and then dry them carefully Ensure the filte...

Page 36: ... by the handle Removing the plinth filter 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 Clean the filter thoroughly under running water Squeeze the water out of the plinth filter thoroughly T...

Page 37: ...eat exchanger 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 Carefull...

Page 38: ...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 39: ... 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 instructions This however is not ...

Page 40: ...p it as the fragrance will run 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 t...

Page 41: ...ittle You will feel a slight resistance and hear a soft click Marker must be in position this is the position 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 ...

Page 42: ...r b is in position _ You will feel a slight resistance If you want to dry laundry without adding fragrance 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...

Page 43: ... 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 running out of the flacon when not ...

Page 44: ...or unauthorised work Check indicators and fault messages Problem Possible cause and remedy The programme is cancelled lights up This is not a fault In some programmes if the drum has been underloaded or is empty the programme will be cancelled This can also happen if the items are already dry Open and close the door to resume drying Use the Warm air programme timed drying to dry individual items f...

Page 45: ...at exchanger To switch off Switch the dryer off and back on again lights up after a programme is cancelled The condensed water container is full or there is a kink in the drain hose Empty out the condensed water container Check the drain hose To switch off Open and close the door while the dryer is switched on lights up The programme selector has been moved Select the original programme The time r...

Page 46: ...al Laundry use sufficient detergent next time Pillows take out of the tumble dryer and aerate 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 softener to the final rinse in the washing p...

Page 47: ...le is blocked Move any objects such as a laundry 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 Metallic components e g zippers have...

Page 48: ...lowly The dryer is in standby This is a normal function and does not indicate a fault See Programmable functions Standby The drum will turn at intervals in the anti crease phase The dryer is switched off at the end of the programme The dryer switched off automatically This is quite normal and does not indicate a fault See Programmable functions Automatic switch off The interior drum lighting does ...

Page 49: ... at the bottom 2 Open the grille out to the right 3 and pull it together with its 3 hooks forwards to remove it from the front of the tumble dryer Danger of injury Do not touch the cooling fins You could cut yourself Use a vacuum cleaner with a dusting brush attached to clean the cooling fins Only pass the vacuum cleaner brush over them lightly without applying any pressure Take care not to bend t...

Page 50: ...or is open Optional accessories Optional accessories for this tumble dryer are available from Miele see contact details at the back of these instructions You also can order these and many other useful products via the internet depending on country Drying basket The drying basket is suspended in the drum and does not rotate with the drum This enables items which must not be subjected to mechanical ...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...he dryer To manoeuvre the dryer out of its packing case to its installation site hold it by the front feet and the protruding lid at the back of the appliance Only transport the dryer as shown in the following illustrations If transporting the dryer at an angle only tip towards the left side If the tumble dryer has not been transported as described then it must be left to stand for at least 1 hour...

Page 53: ...air intake at the front of the dryer must not be blocked or covered This would hinder a sufficient intake of cool air for the heat exchanger Do not block the gap between the bottom of the tumble dryer and the floor with plinth facings deep pile carpet etc This would hinder a sufficient flow of air to the tumble dryer Adequate ventilation has to be provided to avoid the back flow of gases into the ...

Page 54: ...collect in the area of the pump This water can run out if the tumble dryer is tipped up when it is being moved Recommendation Run the Warm air programme for approximately 1 minute before moving the tumble dryer Any remaining condensed water will then be fed into the condensed water container which can then be emptied or out through the drain hose ...

Page 55: ...arm air which cannot dissipate could cause a fault A build up of heat can be avoided by Adjusting the screw feet so that there is a gap of at least 20 mm between the floor and the bottom of the dryer Creating a gap for the dryer in the kitchen furniture plinth facing Creating ventilation gaps in the kitchen unit Suitable for pushing under a worktop This tumble dryer is suitable for pushing under a...

Page 56: ...ion hose Installation conditions requiring a non return valve There is a risk of backflow into the dryer if a non return valve is not fitted Backflow 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 ...

Page 57: ... 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 58: ...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 59: ...2 The nut is usually fitted with a washer which must be removed Attach the end of the hose 4 to the adapter 1 Use the hose holder Use a screwdriver to tighten the hose clip 3 up close to the nut Fit the non return valve 5 to the tumble dryer drain hose 6 The 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 ...

Page 60: ...mA The voltage rated load and plug rating are given on the data plate Please ensure that these match the household mains supply Important The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green yellow earth Blue neutral Brown live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in y...

Page 61: ...on 4 0 1200 40 60 48 Denim Normal 3 0 900 60 1 42 106 Express Normal 4 0 1000 60 1 20 88 1 Weight of dry laundry All data was calculated using EN 61121 unless otherwise stated Power consumption when switched off Power consumption when not switched off 0 15 W 1 50 W Consumption data can vary from the nominal values given above depending on the size of the load types of textiles residual moisture le...

Page 62: ...ble for stacking Yes Weight Approx 61 kg Drum volume 120 l Maximum capacity 8 0 kg weight of dry laundry Capacity of condensed water container 4 8 l Drain 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 Rated load See data plate Fuse rating See data plate Test certificates awarded See data plate Energy consum...

Page 63: ...tings Settings can be used to alter the dryer s electronics to suit different requirements They can be altered at any time The tumble dryer s programmable functions are available for use but are not absolutely necessary for a satisfactory drying result ...

Page 64: ...rt Stop button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps Switch the tumble dryer on Wait until the indicator light for the Start Stop button lights up constantly and then release the Start Stop button II Selecting the programmable function The number of the programmable function will appear in the display as and a number e g Touch the sensor to select the other programmable functions one by...

Page 65: ...ptions X X X O X X X X X X O X X X O X X X X to O X O X O X O X O X X X O X O X O X X X O X Can be selected O Factory default setting Confirm your selection of the option selected by pressing the Start Stop button The number of the programmable function e g will light up again IV Exiting programming Switch the tumble dryer off The setting you have selected is now stored in memory You can change it...

Page 66: ...button lights up II Selecting the programmable function Touch the sensor repeatedly until lights up Confirm selection of by pressing the Start Stop button III Selecting a different option will light up in the time display These numbers mean that the keypad tone is switched off To switch on the keypad tone Touch the sensor so that lights up Confirm selection of by pressing the Start Stop button wil...

Page 67: ...he end of a programme can be extended for all programmes with selectable drying levels This makes the garments easier to handle Options factory default cool down time 2 min longer cool down time 4 min longer cool down time 6 min longer cool down time 8 min longer cool down time 10 min longer cool down time 12 min longer cool down time 14 min longer cool down time 16 min longer cool down time 18 mi...

Page 68: ...or until a flashes in the first position Confirm this by pressing the Start Stop button Enter the two other numbers in the same way The dryer is ready for use after has been entered and confirmed Conductivity This setting should only be altered if the water is so soft that it is likely to cause the electronics which sense residual moisture in the laundry to give false readings Important This optio...

Page 69: ...able drying level Options Factory default Drying level stages added Once this programmable function has been activated you will have the option of selecting the additional drying levels when you select a programme Select a programme with selectable drying levels Touch the sensor until two drying levels light up Drying level The following light up in the display Extra dry Extra dry Normal Extra dry...

Page 70: ...he display and buttons will remain lit up for 10 minutes after a Delay start time has elapsed after the end of the programme or at the end of the anti crease phase The buzzer if selected will sound for 10 minutes after the end of the programme Not in current programme As described under However the display and buttons will remain lit up during the programme Off The display and buttons will remain ...

Page 71: ...r 20 minutes Memory The electronics will store in memory a drying level or options for a selected programme The duration selected for a timed drying programme will also be stored in memory These settings will then appear the next time the programme is chosen Options Factory default Memory off Memory on Exception The Cottons programme will remain unchanged Anti crease If you have pressed the Anti c...

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