Miele TDA 150, TDA 140 C, TDA 150 C Operating Instructions Manual
Operating instructions
for condenser dryers
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential
o read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.
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en-GB M.-Nr. 09 938 570
Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing
mat
erial
The packaging is designed to protect
e appliance from damage during
th
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
se of raw materials in the
u
manufacturing process and also
reduces the amount of waste in landfill
sites.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
o
ften contain valuable materials. They
also contain materials which, if handled
or disposed of incorrectly, could be
potentially hazardous to human health
and to the environment. They are,
however, essential for the correct
functioning of your appliance. Please
do not therefore dispose of it with your
household waste.
Energy saving tips
To avoid unnecessarily long drying
times and high
– Make sure that your laundry is
oughly spun before drying. The
thor
higher the spin, the greater the
savings that can be made in energy
and time during drying.
– Load according to the optimum
amo
unt of laundry recommended for
the programme being used.
Underloading is uneconomical.
Overloading gives a poorer quality of
drying and may cause unnecessary
creasing.
– Make sure the room temperature is
t too high. If there are other heat
no
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.
– After every cycle remove the fluff
fr
om the fluff filters in the door and in
the door opening.
– Check the condenser unit once a
year and clea
consumption of energy:
n it if necessary.
Please dispose of it at your local
commu
centre.
Ensure that it presents no danger to
chil
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nity waste collection / recycling
dren while being stored for disposal.
Contents
Caring for the environment .................................................................................. 2
Warning and Safety instructions .........................................................................
Operating the tumble dryer.................................................................................
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13
Control panel.......................................................................................................... 13
Before using for the first time................................................................................. 14
Laundry care.........................................................................................................
How to dry correctly ............................................................................................
15
16
Brief instructions.................................................................................................... 16
Changing the programme sequence .................................................................
Programme chart.................................................................................................
18
19
Cleaning and care................................................................................................ 22
Emptying the condensed water container............................................................. 22
Cleaning the 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 service ...............................................................................................
36
Repairs................................................................................................................... 36
Optional accessories ............................................................................................. 36
Guarantee: U.K....................................................................................................... 36
Guarantee: Other countries.................................................................................... 36
Installation and connection.................................................................................
37
Front view............................................................................................................... 37
Rear view ............................................................................................................... 38
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Contents
Installation site ....................................................................................................... 38
Transporting the tumble dryer to its installation site......................................... 38
Building under a continous worktop / in a kitchen run..................................... 38
Washer-dryer stack........................................................................................... 38
Levelling the dryer............................................................................................. 39
Room in which the dryer is located .................................................................. 39
Before moving the tumble dryer again (e.g. when moving house) ................... 39
Electrical connection U.K....................................................................................... 40
External condensed water outlet ........................................................................... 41
Arranging the drain hose................................................................................... 41
External drainage via a sink or gully ................................................................. 42
Installation conditions requiring a non-return valve.......................................... 43
Consumption data ...............................................................................................
Technical data ......................................................................................................
Programmable functions.....................................................................................
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"Automatic plus" programme.................. 52
Extending the cooling down time .......................................................................... 53
Standby.................................................................................................................. 54
Changing the function of the airways indicator ..................................................... 56
Adjusting the dryer's electronics for very soft water ............................................. 57
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46
48
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Warning and Safety instructions
is essential to read these instructions.
It
This tumble dryer complies with current safety requirements.
Inappr
damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the tumble dryer,
please
time. They contain important information on its safety, installation,
use and maintenance.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
ar
Correct application
opriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
read these instructions carefully before using it for the first
e familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner.
This tumble dr
similar working and residential environments.
This tumble dr
yer is intended for use in domestic households and
yer 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's care label as being suitable for tumble drying. If
using dry cleaning kits, do so at your own risk, and follow the
instructions provided on the packaging.
Any other applications may be dangerous. Miele cannot be held
liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or
operation.
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Warning and Safety instructions
This tumble dr
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or
knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown
how to use it in a safe way and understand and recognise the
consequences of incorrect operation.
yer can only be used by people with reduced
Safety with children
Chil
dryer unless they are constantly supervised.
Chil
unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it safely and
recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
Chil
dryer unsupervised.
Please super
do not let them play with it.
dren under 8 years of age must be kept away from the tumble
dren 8 years and older may only use the tumble dryer
dren must not be allowed to clean or maintain the tumble
vise children in the vicinity of the tumble dryer and
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Technical safety
Warning and Safety instructions
Befor
visible damage.
Do not install or use a damaged tumble dryer.
Befor
data on the data plate (fuse rating, voltage and frequency) match the
mains electricity supply. If in any doubt, consult a qualified
electrician.
Reliable
assured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
The ele
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 con
extension lead, multi-socket adapter or similar. These can overheat
and are a fire hazard.
e setting up the tumble dryer, check it for any externally
e connecting the tumble dryer, ensure that the connection
and safe operation of this tumble dryer can only be
ctrical safety of this tumble dryer can only be guaranteed
nect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an
If
the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced
by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from
danger.
Unauth
user, for which Miele cannot accept liability. Repairs should only be
undertaken by a Miele approved service technician, otherwise any
subsequent damage will not be covered by the guarantee.
aulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele
F
original spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety
of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
The tumble dr
the event of a fault and during cleaning and maintenance.
orised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the
yer must be isolated from the electricity supply in
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Warning and Safety instructions
This tumble dr
(e.g. on a ship).
Do not mak
authorised to do so by Miele.
yer must not be used in a non-stationary location
e any alterations to the tumble dryer, unless
Please observe the instructions in "Installation and connection"
and the "Technical data".
The acc
disconnect the tumble dryer from the mains.
essibility of the plug must always be ensured, in order to
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.
Correct use
The maxi
The maximum recommended loads for individual programmes are
given in the Programme chart.
mum load for this tumble dryer is 7.0 kg (dry weight).
o prevent the risk of fire, do not connect the tumble dryer via a
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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 to self-ignite.
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Warning and Safety instructions
o prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried
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in this tumble dryer:
– Items which have not been washed.
– Items, such as workwear, which have not been thoroughly
aned and which are still soiled with grease, oil or other
cle
deposits (such as cosmetics, lotions etc). If items have not been
thoroughly cleaned there is a danger that these 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
sh remover or similar substances.
varni
When washing such heavily soiled items ensure that you use
ient detergent and select a high temperature. If in doubt,
suffic
wash the items several times.
Remove all
W
arning: Do not switch the dryer off before the drying
programme has finished. If this is done, the laundry must be hung
up or spread out to cool it down.
F
abric conditioner and similar products must be used according
to the instructions on the manufacturer's packaging.
items from pockets (e.g. lighters, matches).
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Warning and Safety instructions
o prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried
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in this tumble dryer:
– Items which have been cleaned using chemicals (e.g.
ofessional dry-cleaning agents).
pr
– Items which contain a large proportion of rubber, foam rubber or
rubber
foam rubber, shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubberised articles
and items of clothing and pillows with foam rubber filling.
– Damaged items which contain padding or fillings (e.g. pillows,
jac
igniting in the dryer.
-like materials. For example, products made from latex
kets). When damaged, the filling can get out with the risk of it
In many pr
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 selfigniting). The programme is not finished until the cooling down
phase has been completed.
As soon as the programme has finished, remove all laundry from the
drum.
Do not let anyo
tumble dryer to tip up.
Always close the door aft
danger of:
– Children climbing onto or into the dryer or hiding things in it.
– Pets or other small animals climbing into it.
ogrammes, the heating phase is followed by a cooling
ne sit or lean on the door, as this can cause the
er use. This way you will avoid the
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Warning and Safety instructions
The dr
the fluff filters are damaged in any way.
The fluff filt
The dr
The fluff filt
replace them if they are damp or wet. Damp or wet filters could
cause operational faults.
Do not insta
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.
yer must not be used without the fluff filters in place or if
ers must be cleaned regularly.
yer must not be used without the condenser unit in place.
ers must be thoroughly dried after wet cleaning. Do not
ll the tumble dryer in a room where there is a risk of
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 causing damage.
Condense
It can cause health problems in both people and animals if
consumed.
d water is not drinking water.
Always k
fluff.
Dust drawn into the tumble dryer can cause blockages in the heat
exchanger over time.
The tumble dr
eep the area around the tumble dryer free of dust and
yer must not be hosed down.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Accessories
Only use genui
this appliance. If non-Miele parts are used, guarantee, performance
and product liability claims will be invalidated.
The tumble dr
in a washer-dryer stack. The appropriate "WTV" stacking kit
(available to order) to match your tumble dryer and washing machine
is required.
you order a plinth for this tumble dryer (available from Miele as
If
an optional accessory - depending on country), make sure it is the
correct one.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by noncompliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.
ne Miele original spare parts and accessories with
yer can be combined with a Miele washing machine
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Operating the tumble dryer
Control panel
a
Display h min
S
ee the following page for more information.
b
Check / fault indicator lights
See "Problem solving guide"
The PC check light is also used by service technicians to run diagnostic
checks on your tumble dryer and may be used to update programming data in
the future.
c
Start butt
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 pr
e
On/Off button
o switch the appliance on or off.
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or the programme duration will light up as confirmation that the tumble dryer
has been switched on.
f
Door bu
Pressing this button will open the door even when the appliance is not
switched on at the mains.
on
ogramme selector can be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise.
tton
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Operating the tumble dryer
Display h min
The display shows:
– The programme duration (h min =
hours and minu
– Check and fault messages
– Programmable functions
Th
e programmable functions are
used to alter the dryer's electronics
to suit different requirements.
See "Programmable functions" for
more information.
Estimated time remaining
The estimated programme duration will
appear in the h min display in hours
and minut
Exception:
which last for the duration stated 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 of a programme.
es (estimated time remaining).
tes)
Timed drying pr
ogrammes
Drum lighting
When the dryer is switched on at the
mains and the door is opened, the
drum lighting will come on. It will go out
a few minut
es later to save energy.
Before using for the first time
Befor
the first time, ensure that it is
correctly installed and connected.
e using the tumble dryer for
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Laundry care
Garment care label symbols
Drying
Normal/higher temperature
Low temperature
Do not tumble dry
Ironing
Very hot
Hot
Warm
Do not iron
Tips on drying
Overloading can cause unnecessary
wear and t
disappointing drying result and
cause more creasing.
Always observe the maximum
r
ecommended loads given in the
"Programme chart". Never overload
the drum.
– Open jackets so that they can dry
evenly
– Do not put soaking wet items into the
tumble dr
thoroughly for at least 30 seconds
after washing.
– Use the Automatic plus p
for drying mixed loads of cottons and
minimum iron fabrics.
– Woollens and wool blends tend to
become matt
a tumble dryer. They can, however,
be "fluffed up" in the
pr
ogramme.
ear to the laundry, give a
yer to dry them; spin them
rogramme
ed and shrink if dried in
Woollens
– Down-filled garments have linings
which
have a tendency to shrink,
depending on the quality of the
items. They can be partially dried
using the
– Pure linen should only be machine
dried if specified as suitable by the
manu
label, as the surface of the fabric may
otherwise become rough.
– Loopknit garments (e.g. T-shirts and
under
on their quality. Do not over-dry these
textiles. When purchasing these
garments it is advisable to take their
shrinkage properties into account.
– Minimum iron fabric tends to crease
mor
the case for garments made from
very fine weave fabric, such as shirts
or blouses. If necessary, select
Minimum iron and r
the load.
– Starched laundry can be dried in the
tumble dr
finish, double the amount of starch
should be used.
– New dark coloured garments should
be washed and
light coloured garments to avoid the
danger of colours running and
discolouring other garments or even
plastic components in the dryer. Dark
coloured fibres can also settle on
light coloured garments and vice
versa.
Smoothing p
facturer on the garment care
wear) tend to shrink depending
e, the larger the load. This is also
yer. To achieve the usual
rogramme.
educe the size of
dried separately from
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How to dry correctly
Brief instructions
The headings numbered (, , ...)
show the oper
be used as a brief guide to using your
dryer.
rt the laundry
So
To ensure an even drying result sort
dry according to:
laun
. . . the drying level required
. . . the type of fibre or weave
. . . size
. . . the moisture content after spinning.
ating sequence and can
oad the tumble dryer
L
P
ress the
door.
Unfo
into the drum.
Do not overload the drum. See the
rogramme chart" for
"P
recommended loads for each
programme. Overloading can cause
unnecessary wear and tear to the
laundry and give a disappointing
drying result.
Door butt
ld the laundry and load loosely
on to open the
Mak
detergent dispensing balls have
been removed from the laundry.
They could melt, and cause damage
to the dryer or the laundry.
– Check seams and stitching to ensure
that padding and linin
– Fasten duvet covers, pillow cases
etc. t
being rolled up inside them.
– Fasten hooks and eyes.
– Fasten any loose belts and ties
– Underwiring and collar stiffeners: Any
lo
stiffeners, etc. should be removed or
sewn in.
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The tumble dryer may be switched on
aft
er loading, saving energy as the light
will not come on.
Switch the dr
On/Off button in.
e sure that objects e.g.
gs are intact.
o prevent small items from
ose wiring in bras, shirt collar
urn on the tumble dryer
yer on by pressing the
Befor
Shut the door either with a gentle
e closing the door make sure
the fluff filter is correctly positioned in
the door.
Check the laundry is right inside the
drum so that it canno
damaged when the door is shut.
swing, or lean against it and push it
shut.
t get trapped or
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How to dry correctly
Select a pr
Turn the programme selector to the
required programme.
S
tart the programme
ress the flashing
P
The indicator light for the Start butt
will now light up constantly.
Please note: The programme duration
shown in the display is an estimation
and can var
ogramme
y.
Start
button.
on
Remove the l
programme has finished
There is a cooling down phase at the
end of the dr
programme is not finished until lights
up and the buzzer sounds.
After the programme has finished, the
drum will conti
rhythm, depending on the programme
selected, to prevent creasing, if you do
not wish to remove it immediately (anticrease phase). There is no anti-crease
phase at the end of the
handcare pr
the cooling down phase is variable; see
"Programmable functions".
P
ress the
Open the door
Remo
Check that all items have been
r
left in the dryer, they could be
damaged by overdrying when the
dryer is next used.
ve the laundry.
emoved from the drum. If items are
aundry when the
ying sequence The
nue to rotate in a special
Woollens
ogramme. The duration of
Door butt
on.
.
Press the button to switch the
dryer off.
an the fluff filters
Cle
Clo
se the door.
Empty t
container.
Tip: If condensed wat
via the drain hose the condensed water
container does not have to be emptied.
he condensed water
er is drained away
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Changing the programme sequence
Once a programme has started
... changing the programme once it
has star
You cannot change to another
pr
started (this prevents unintentional
alterations).
If you try to change a programme,
lights up until the original programme is
reset.
You will need to cancel the current
pr
new one.
... cancelling a programme
T
The items will be cooled down,
depending on the t
and how long they have been dried for.
The programme is not finished until
lights up.
Switch the dryer off and then on
ted
ogramme once a programme has
ogramme before you can select a
urn the programme selector to
Finish.
emperature reached
again.
Adding or removing laundry
aft
er a programme has started
Restar
immediately after adding or
removing items.
Otherwise remove all items and
spread them out to cool down
completely.
Danger of burning.
The drum and the items can get very
hot.
Do not touch the back of the drum
when adding o
ress the
P
Add
Close the door.
ress the
P
t the programme
r removing items.
Door butt
or remove items.
Start butt
on.
on.
Programme duration
Altering the programme sequence can
cause adjustments in the h min d
isplay.
Selec
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t and start a new programme
immediately.
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