Miele TCF 640 WP Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Operating instructions
Heat pump dryer

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is

essential

to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.

en-GB

M.-Nr. 11 365 160

Summary of Contents for TCF 640 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 11 365 160 ...

Page 2: ...are label symbols 24 Select the correct drying level 24 2 Load the tumble dryer 25 Loading the laundry 25 3 Select a programme and start it 26 Selecting a programme 26 Selecting the drying level for a drying level programme 26 Other programmes and timed drying programmes 27 Selecting Gentle tumble 27 Selecting Delay start 28 4 Remove the laundry 30 End of programme Anti crease action 30 Unloading ...

Page 3: ...oving visible fluff 40 Cleaning the fluff filters and air flow openings thoroughly 41 Cleaning the fluff filters with water 42 Cleaning the plinth filter 43 Removing the plinth filter 43 Cleaning the plinth filter 44 Cleaning the plinth filter panel 44 Checking the heat exchanger unit 45 Inserting the plinth filter 45 Cleaning the dryer 46 Problem solving guide 47 Indicator lights or information o...

Page 4: ...nal condensed water outlet 58 Installation conditions requiring a non return valve 58 Arranging the drain hose 59 Examples 59 Electrical connection 61 Technical data 62 Data sheet for household tumble driers 63 Consumption data 65 Programmable functions 66 Programming 66 Cottons drying levels 68 Minimum iron drying levels 68 Cool down temperature 68 Buzzer volume 69 Sensor tone 69 Lock code 69 Con...

Page 5: ...ould be hazardous to your health and to the environment if disposed of with general waste or if handled incorrectly Please do not therefore dispose of your old appliance with general waste Take care not to damage your tumble dryer s pipework and heat exchanger before or during transportation to an authorised collection depot This is to ensure that coolant in the tumble dryer and oil in the compres...

Page 6: ...ore using the tumble dryer They contain important information on safety installation use and maintenance This prevents both personal injury and dam age to the tumble dryer In accordance with standard IEC 60335 1 Miele expressly and strongly advises that you read and follow the instructions in the chapter on installing the tumble dryer as well as the safety instruc tions and warnings Miele cannot b...

Page 7: ...rect or improper use or opera tion This tumble dryer can only be used by people with reduced phys ical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience or know ledge if they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and understand and recognise the con sequences of incorrect operation Safety with children Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from ...

Page 8: ...d 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 re quirement 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 appli...

Page 9: ...e warranty Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele ori ginal 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: ...sed by the compressor Having been increased to a high temperature level as as result of the condensing process the refrigerant passes through a closed refrigerant circuit The heat generated is transferred to the drying air as flows through the heat exchanger The humming noises caused by the heat pump during the drying process are normal They do not impair the efficient functioning of the tumble dr...

Page 11: ...ons in Installation and Technical data The accessibility of the plug must always be ensured in order to disconnect the tumble dryer from the mains Do not block the gap between the bottom of the tumble dryer and the floor with plinth facings deep pile carpet etc This would hinder a sufficient flow of air to the dryer Make sure the dryer door can be opened without hindrance after installation Correc...

Page 12: ...c conditioner and similar products must be used according to the instructions on the manufacturer s packaging Remove all items from pockets e g lighters matches The fluff filters must be cleaned after every drying cycle The fluff filters and the plinth filter must be thoroughly dried after cleaning Do not replace them if they are damp or wet Damp or wet filters could cause operational faults ...

Page 13: ...kerosene stain remover turpentine wax and wax remover or other chemic als e g mops and floor cloths items that 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 temper ature If in doubt wash the items several times To prevent the risk of fire these textiles mus...

Page 14: ...d of every drying programme a gap between the floor and the bottom of the tumble dryer this must not be blocked or obstructed in any way The tumble dryer must not be hosed down Do not let anyone sit or lean on the door as this can cause the tumble dryer to tip up 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 rem...

Page 15: ...g 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 in a sink or basin to avoid the hose...

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: ...roduct liability claims will be invalidated The tumble dryer can be combined with a Miele washing machine in a washer dryer stack The appropriate WTV stacking kit avail able 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 ...

Page 18: ...ime display for the programme duration f Sensor controls for time selection g Start Add laundry sensor control for programme start and adding laun dry h Optical interface for Customer Service Department i Programme selector for selecting programmes and for switching off The tumble dryer is switched on by selecting a pro gramme and switched off by turning the programme selector to the po sition ...

Page 19: ...ontainer needs to be emptied lights up when the plinth filter has to be cleaned Perfect Dry The Perfect Dry system measures the residual moisture present in the laun dry in programmes with selectable drying levels and provides a more precise drying result This indicator will flash until the programme dura tion has been determined and then go out lights up again when the selected drying level is re...

Page 20: ...he sensor a later start time for the programme Delay start can be selected Once selec ted lights up brightly The or sensors are used for se lecting the duration of the delay start period or the duration of the Warm air programme Start Add laundry sensor control Touching the Start Add laundry sensor control starts a programme The current programme can be interrupted to add laundry The programme can...

Page 21: ...oil and stickers re moval Remove The protective foil from the door Any stickers from the front and the lid Please do not remove any labels e g the data plate which are visible when you open the door Follow the procedure for using for the first time outlined in these instructions Read 1 Notes on correct laundry care and 2 Load the tumble dryer You can then load the dryer and se lect a programme as ...

Page 22: ...ng used This will mean that the energy consumption 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 fluff filters in the door open ing after every drying cycle Pl...

Page 23: ... the laundry Foreign objects can melt burn or explode Ensure that any foreign objects e g detergent dispensing balls lighters etc have been removed from the laundry Risk of fire due to incorrect use and operation The laundry can burn and destroy the dryer and the surroundings See Warning and Safety instruc tions for further information Sort the laundry according to the type of fibre and weave size...

Page 24: ... Only use the Woollens handcare programme for these tex tiles Jersey fabrics e g T shirts under wear tend to shrink when they are washed for the first time Do not overdry these fabrics to prevent fur ther shrinking Buy jersey garments that are one or two sizes bigger With fabrics that are particularly heat sensitive or susceptible to creasing reduce the drying load and select Gentle tumble Care la...

Page 25: ...d tear to the laundry and give a disap pointing drying result It can also cause more creasing This can result in damage to the laundry When closing the door make sure that laundry does not get trapped in the door opening 2 positions for inserting fragrance flacons The Fragrance flacon chapter de scribes how to use the fragrance flacon If you are not using a fragrance flacon push the tab down compl...

Page 26: ...ill appear in the time display Selecting the drying level for a drying level programme Cottons Minimum iron Delicates Shirts Express Denim Bed linen Pre ironing The pre set drying level for the pro gramme can be changed if required Touch the sensor for the drying level you want It then lights up brightly Any drying level can be selected for the Cottons Express and Bed linen pro grammes A more limi...

Page 27: ...s handcare Proofing The drying result is preset by the dryer and cannot be altered Selecting Gentle tumble Delicate fabric with the symbol on the care label e g acrylic garments is dried at a lower temperature The pro gramme duration is longer Touch the Gentle tumble sensor It then lights up brightly Gentle tumble can be selected with the following programmes Cottons Minimum iron Shirts Denim Warm...

Page 28: ...g Delay start If you would like to alter the Delay start function after starting a programme the function must be cancelled first Turn the programme selector to the position The tumble dryer is switched off and Delay start is cancelled Select a programme Select a Delay start time Delay start countdown Delay start times of more than will count down in hours and then in minutes until the start of th...

Page 29: ...ired programme dura tion If a small load or dry laundry is placed in the dryer it is dried aired for a preset duration In this case the Perfect Dry indicator does not light up at the end of the programme To prevent laundry wearing out avoid overdrying it Before the programme finishes the laundry is cooled Energy savings After 10 minutes the indicators dim The Start Add laundry sensor control flash...

Page 30: ...ase Unloading the drum Only open the door when the drying process has finished Otherwise the laundry will not be properly dried through and cooled down Reach under the door grip and pull the door open Remove the laundry Items left in the dryer could be dam aged by overdrying when the dryer is used the next time Always remove all items from the drum Turn the programme selector to the position Remov...

Page 31: ... through the drain hose Cottons max 8 kg Extra dry Normal Use for Single and multi layered cotton items For example T shirts under wear baby clothes workwear jackets covers aprons overalls hand towels bath towels bathrobes and flannelette bed linen Tip Select Extra dry for multi layered and very thick fabrics Do not use Extra dry for jersey fabrics e g T shirts underwear baby clothes because they ...

Page 32: ...ing wool blends e g pullovers cardigans tights Note Wool and wool blend items are only fluffed up they are not dried completely Remove the garments as soon as the programme has finished Shirts max 2 kg Normal Hand iron Use for All shirts and blouses Express max 4 kg Extra dry Normal Hand iron Machine iron Use for Garments that can be dried in the Cottons programme Note The programme duration is sh...

Page 33: ... hazard Pre ironing max 1 kg Normal Hand iron Use for Cotton and linen fabric For minimum iron items made of cotton mixed or synthetic fibre For example cotton trousers anoraks and shirts Tip This programme smoothes out creasing caused during the spin cycle in the washing machine This programme is also suitable for dry fabrics Please remove the garments as soon as the programme has fin ished Warm ...

Page 34: ...amme Adding or removing laundry You have forgotten something but the programme is already running Touch the Start Add laundry sensor control The word Add will appear in the time display The Start Add laundry sensor control flashes slowly Open the door Add or remove laundry items You can still change the programme se lection Close the door Touch the Start Add laundry sensor control The programme co...

Page 35: ...the fascia panel can sustain damage Always close the door completely Remove the condensed water con tainer To prevent water from running out keep it in a horizontal position when carrying it Hold the condensed water container by the front panel and at the back Empty the condensed water con tainer Replace the condensed water con tainer in the dryer Condensed water can cause health problems in peopl...

Page 36: ...ocket only if you only want to use the one fragrance Risk of fire and damage to the health if fragrance flacons are used incorrectly The leaked fragrance can damage your health if it comes into contact with your body Leaked fragrance can cause fire Before using a fragrance flacon please read Warning and Safety in structions Using the fragrance flacon optional accessory Using the fragrance flacon R...

Page 37: ...ight hand side next the opener Open the cover using the tab until the tab is right at the top as shown To prevent the accumulation of fluff the cover of the unused socket must remain closed Push the tab of the cover to the bot tom see arrow until you hear it click into position Insert the fragrance flacon into the socket as far as it will go Markers and must line up with one another ...

Page 38: ...fficient heat transfer are needed for the fragrance to be released into the laundry effectively The fra grance will also be noticeable in the room air during the process Closing the fragrance flacon After drying the fragrance flacon should be closed to prevent the fragrance from escaping needlessly Turn the outer ring counter clockwise until marker b is in position _ If you wish to dry without the...

Page 39: ...Fragrance flacons are available to or der from Miele or online at www miele shop com Fragrance can leak Do not lay the fragrance flacon down If you are keeping the fragrance flacon in its original packaging do not store the packaging upright on its edge or upside down Otherwise the fragrance will leak out Always store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight When purchasing new fragrance flac...

Page 40: ...t comes on To turn the indicator light off Open and close the door while the dryer is switched on Removing the fragrance flacon The intensity of the fragrance will be di minished if the fluff filters and the plinth filter are not cleaned Remove the fragrance flacon See Fragrance flacon Removing repla cing the fragrance flacon Removing visible fluff Tip You can also use a vacuum cleaner so that you...

Page 41: ...enings thoroughly If the drying duration has become longer or the surface of the filters is visibly compacted with fluff you should carry out the following cleaning procedure Remove the fragrance flacon See Fragrance flacon 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 it reaches the stop position Hold the dial ...

Page 42: ...pe the smooth plastic surfaces of the fluff filters with a damp cloth to clean them Flush the filters through under warm running water Shake the fluff filters thoroughly and then dry them carefully Ensure the filters are dry before re placing them Wet filters could cause operational faults Push the lower fluff filter in com pletely and lock it with the yellow dial Push the upper fluff filter in co...

Page 43: ...r while the dryer is switched on Removing the plinth filter Press the round indented area on the heat exchanger access panel to open it The panel will spring open Pull the plinth filter out 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 th...

Page 44: ... of the plinth filter thoroughly The plinth filter must not be replaced dripping wet This can cause a fault Use a damp cloth to remove any fluff from the handle Cleaning the plinth filter panel Use a damp cloth to remove any fluff Make sure that you do not damage the rubber seal when doing this Check whether the cooling fins are blocked with fluff as follows ...

Page 45: ... Only pass the vacuum cleaner dusting brush over the fins lightly without applying any pressure Carefully vacuum up any visible fluff or soiling Inserting the plinth filter Fit the filter back on the handle Make sure it is the correct way round To ensure that the filter is positioned correctly in the front of the heat ex changer unit First insert the handle with the plinth filter attached over the...

Page 46: ...linth filter fitted correctly and the heat exchanger access panel closed Cleaning the dryer Disconnect the tumble dryer from the electrical supply Damage due to the use of un suitable care products Unsuitable care products could dam age plastic surfaces and other parts Do not use any solvents abrasive cleaners glass cleaners or all pur pose cleaners Clean the tumble dryer and the seal on the insid...

Page 47: ...tched on You can influence when the indicator lights up see Programmable functions Airways indicator lights up after a pro gramme has been can celled 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 switched on lights up The programme s...

Page 48: ...h filter and the heat exchanger See Cleaning and care To switch off Switch the dryer off and then on again and another number combination flash after a programme has been cancelled a signal sounds No obvious cause Switch the dryer off and then on again Start a programme If the programme is cancelled again and an error message appears there is a fault Contact the Miele Service Department lights up ...

Page 49: ...nd this is quite nor mal 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 conditioner to the f...

Page 50: ...th fil ter The laundry is unevenly distributed or has rolled up The drum is too full Disentangle the laundry and remove a few items Start a programme The bottom right grille is blocked Move any objects such as a laundry basket away from the dryer The fluff filters and the plinth filter were wet when re placed The fluff filters and the plinth filter must be dry The laundry is too damp Spin using a ...

Page 51: ...e the programme has been running for 10 minutes the indicators go out The Start Add laun dry sensor control flashes slowly This is not a fault but a normal function to help save energy Touch a sensor control to switch on the indicators See Control field standby status in Program mable functions The tumble dryer is switched off The tumble dryer switches off automatically after 15 minutes if no furt...

Page 52: ... data plate is visible when the door is open Optional accessories Optional accessories for this tumble dryer are available from Miele or from your Miele dealer You also can order these and many other useful products from the Miele online shop Dryer basket The dryer basket is enables items which must not be subjected to mechanical action to be dried or aired Fragrance flacon A fragrance flacon can ...

Page 53: ...d water 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 bas ket or other objects h Hose for external drainage of con densed water ...

Page 54: ...uring transportation If the tumble dryer is being transpor ted on its side it must be tipped onto its left or right side If the tumble dryer is being transpor ted upright and you are using a hand truck you must transport it with its left or right side resting on the truck Transporting the tumble dryer to its installation site Make sure the fixings at the back of the lid are secure Otherwise there ...

Page 55: ...the tumble dryer The refrigerant is flammable and ex plosive Do not make any alterations to the tumble dryer Take measures to pro tect the tumble dryer against dam age If the tumble dryer is damaged proceed as follows Avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark Disconnect the tumble dryer from the electrical supply Air the room where the tumble dryer is located Contact the Miele Customer ...

Page 56: ...eration of this tumble dryer generates a great deal of heat inside its casing There must be a reliable means of dissipating this heat Otherwise loads could take longer to dry or the tumble dryer might sustain damage in the long term Permanent room ventilation during every drying programme and the gap between the bottom of the tumble dryer and the floor are mandatory re quirements at all times Befo...

Page 57: ... and the bottom of the dryer Create a gap for the dryer in the kit chen furniture plinth facing Create ventilation gaps in the kitchen cabinet Slot in 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 b...

Page 58: ...c are supplied Installation conditions requiring a non return valve Danger of condensed water back flow Water could flow back into the tumble dryer or be drawn into it Back flow water could damage the tumble dryer and also the room in which it is located The non return valve should be used if the end of the hose is immersed in water or if other water connections are installed Maximum delivery head...

Page 59: ...e Have a con tainer ready to collect this Pull the drain hose off its connection light arrow Pull the hose out of the holders dark arrow and unwind it Allow any residual water to run into a container Examples Drainage into a sink or floor gully Use the hose holder to secure the drain hose Water damage Should the end of the hose come loose overflowing water can cause damage Secure the drain hose ca...

Page 60: ...e 6 Tumble dryer drain hose Fit adapter 1 to the sink drain outlet using nut 2 The nut is usually fitted with a washer which must be removed Attach the end of the hose 4 to ad apter 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 fl...

Page 61: ...nd national safety regulations BS 7671 in the UK If the connection cable is damaged it must only be replaced with a specific connection cable of the same type available from the Miele Customer Ser vice Department For safety reasons such replacement may only be carried out by a qualified technician or the Miele Customer Service Department The data plate indicates the nominal power consumption and t...

Page 62: ...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 49 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 63: ...n the label and the fiche relates 4 Cottons with arrow Programme time of the standard cotton programme Weighted programme time 121 min Programme time at full load 155 min Programme time at partial load 95 min Condensation efficiency class 5 A most efficient to G least efficient A Weighted condensation efficiency for the standard cotton programme at full and partial load 95 Average condensation eff...

Page 64: ...er management system 4 This programme is suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry and is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption for cotton 5 If the household tumble drier is a condenser tumble drier 6 For the standard cotton programme at full load ...

Page 65: ...ndcare 2 0 1000 50 0 02 5 Shirts Normal 2 0 600 60 0 46 60 Express Normal 4 0 1000 60 0 85 100 Denim Normal 3 0 900 60 0 95 115 Proofing Normal 2 5 800 50 0 75 95 1 Weight of dry laundry 2 Test programme in accordance with Regulation 392 2012 EU for energy labelling measured in ac cordance with EN 61121 All data was calculated using EN 61121 unless otherwise stated Note for test institutes For tes...

Page 66: ...dd laun dry sensor control which will now be flashing quickly lights up con stantly and then release the Start Add laundry sensor control will light up in the time display Choosing and selecting a program mable function The number of the programmable function will appear in the time display as and a number e g Touch the or sensor control to scroll to the next or previous pro grammable function Pro...

Page 67: ...n on off or to select an option Programmable function Available options X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X to X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Can be selected Factory default setting Confirm the chosen selection with the Start Add laundry sensor control The number of the programmable func tion e g will then light up again Exiting programming level Turn the programme selector to the position Th...

Page 68: ...rying levels You can adjust the drying levels for the Minimum iron programme to one of 7 different levels Options Even damper Damper A little damper Factory setting A little drier Drier Even drier Cool down temperature The laundry will be cooled to 55 C before the end of the programme It can be cooled to a lower temperature but this will prolong the cooling phase The value is set in increments of ...

Page 69: ...the dryer on Otherwise the dryer can not be operated Options Off factory setting On If the option has been selected after switching on you will have to enter the code before you can operate the dryer Using the tumble dryer when the PIN code is activated After the tumble dryer is switched on will flash in the time display The PIN code is it cannot be altered Touch the sensor control until a flashes...

Page 70: ... of your mains water supply Make sure that you only activate for the condition described above Otherwise drying results can be un satisfactory Control field standby status To save energy the time display and sensor controls will go out once the programme has been running for 10 minutes In this case the Start Add laundry sensor control flashes slowly However there is no switch off in the event of a...

Page 71: ...ns Off factory setting On Exception The Cottons programme will re main unchanged Anti crease The drum will continue to rotate in a special anti crease rhythm for a max imum of 2 hours after the end of the drying process This helps prevent creasing if laundry is not going to be removed immediately You can reduce the duration of the anti crease phase Options no Anti crease 1 hour 2 hours default set...

Page 72: ... up However if there is a very severe block age in the ducting the pro gramme will be cancelled and the error message will appear in the display regard less of this option Heavy lights up when there is a heavy build up of fluff Normal factory default set ting Light lights up when there is only a small build up of fluff Backlight brightness dimmed The brightness of the dimmed sensors in the control...

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