
Using for the first time Operation Drying
Changing the programme sequence
Fragrance flacon
 ɒBefore using the tumble dryer for 
the first time, ensure that it is correctly 
installed and connected. 
Please read the separate operating 
instructions supplied with the appliance.
 ɒRisk of damage due to incorrect use 
or operation. 
This tumble dryer contains a refrigerant 
that is flammable and explosive. 
It is essential to read the operating 
instructions.
 ɒDamage caused by switching the 
appliance on too soon. 
This can damage the heat pump. 
After setting up the tumble dryer, wait for 
at least one hour before starting a drying 
programme.
1 Control panel 
The 2, 4, 6 and 7 sensors react to  
fingertip contact. 
Selection is possible as long as the 
respective sensor is illuminated.
 – If a sensor is brightly lit, this means: 
currently selected
 – If a sensor is dimly lit, this means: 
selection possible
2 Sensors for the drying levels 
After selecting a drying level programme 
with the programme selector: touch one 
of the sensors to select a drying level.
Energy saving tips
To avoid unnecessarily long drying times 
and high consumption of energy:
 – Spin the laundry at the maximum spin 
speed in the washing machine. 
Clean the fluff filters in the door and 
in the door opening after every drying 
cycle.
3 Indicator lights   
 –   light up if necessary: 
see "Problem solving guide".
 –  Perfect Dry: 
The Perfect Dry system measures the 
residual moisture present in the  
laundry in programmes with 
drying levels and provides a more  
precise drying result.  
After starting the programme, this 
message... 
...will flash until the programme  
duration has been determined, and 
then go out. 
...will light up when the selected  
drying level is reached near the end of 
the programme. 
...will remain dark with the  
following programmes: Woollens  
handcare, Warm air.
 – Load according to the optimum 
amount of laundry recommended for 
the programme being used. This will 
mean that the energy consumption for 
the amount of laundry is at its most 
economical.
selectable
4 Gentle tumble sensor 
For drying temperature-sensitive textiles 
with the  symbol.
5 Time display 
The remaining programme duration will 
be displayed in hours and minutes.
6 Sensors   
 – After touching the sensor, a later 
start time for the programme (Delay 
start) can be selected.
 – The  and  sensors are used for 
selecting the duration of the Delay 
start period or the duration of the 
Warm air programme.
7 Start/Add laundry sensor 
Touching the Start/Add laundrysensor 
starts the selected programme. The  
current programme can be interrupted to 
add laundry. The sensor flashes slowly 
as soon as it is possible for a  
programme to be started and then lights 
up constantly after the programme has 
started.
8 Optical interface 
For service technicians.
9 Programme selector 
The programme selector can be turned 
clockwise or anti-clockwise. 
The dryer is switched on by selecting a 
programme, and switched off by turning 
the programme selector to the   
position.
 – Make sure the room temperature is not 
too high. 
If there are other heat producing  
appliances in the room in which the 
tumble dryer is located, make sure the 
room is well-ventilated and switch the 
other appliances off, if possible.
1. Notes on correct laundry care
 ɒDamage due to foreign objects. 
Foreign objects left in the laundry can melt, burn, or 
explode. 
Ensure that any foreign objects (e.g. detergent  
dispensing balls, lighters, etc.) have been removed from 
the laundry.
 ĺ Sort the laundry according to the type of fibre and 
weave, size, garment care label symbol and the drying 
level required.
 ĺ Untangle the laundry. 
 ĺ Check seams and stitching to ensure that padding and 
linings are intact.
 ĺ Fasten duvet covers and pillow cases to prevent small 
items from being rolled up inside them.
 ĺ Fasten hooks and eyes. 
 ĺ Tie together textile belts and apron ties. 
 ĺ Sew in or remove loosened underwiring from bras.
3. Loading the tumble dryer
 ĺ Open the door.
 ĺ Unfold the laundry and load 
loosely into the drum.
Do not overload the drum.  
Overloading can cause  
unnecessary wear and tear of 
the laundry, give a disappointing 
drying result and cause more 
creasing.
If you are not using a fragrance 
flacon: push the tab down  
completely (see arrow) so that 
the socket is closed.
 ĺ Shut the door with a gentle 
swing.
When closing the door, make 
sure that laundry does not get 
trapped in the door opening.
OPERATION
1 Condensed water container 
– Empty after every drying programme
2 Door 
3 Control panel 
4 Access panel for the heat exchanger and plinth filter 
– Do not open during drying
5 Cool air intake grille 
– Do not obstruct with a laundry basket or other objects
3. Selecting a programme and starting it
Selecting a programme
 ĺ Turn the programme selector.
 – The dryer is switched on. 
 – A drying level may light up and durations will appear in 
the time display.
Programmes with drying levels
 – Cottons, Minimum iron, Delicates, Shirts, Express, 
Denim, Bed linen, Pre-ironing
 ĺ 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 programmes.  
A limited range is available with 
the other programmes.
Other programmes and timed drying programmes
 – Cottons , Woollens handcare, Proofing
The drying level ⁄ duration is preset by the dryer  
automatically and cannot be altered.
 – Warm air
 ĺ Touch the  sensor repeatedly 
until the required programme 
duration appears in the display. 
You can set the duration in 
10-minute increments from  
0:20 minutes up to 2:00 hours. 
 ĺ You can reduce the duration with the  sensor.
Select Gentle tumble (if required)
Delicate fabric (with the symbol on the 
care label, e.g. acrylic garments) is dried at 
a lower temperature with a longer  
programme duration.
 ĺ Touch the Gentle tumble sensor. It then 
lights up brightly. 
Selecting Delay start (if required)
With Delay start you can delay the start of 
the programme by up to a maximum of 
24hours.
Delay start cannot be used with the Warm  
air programme.
 ĺ Touch the . 
It then lights up 
brightly. 
 ĺ Touch the  or  sensors repeatedly 
until the required Delay start time appears 
in the display.
Starting a programme
 ĺ Touch the flashing Start/Add laundry 
sensor. It will light up.
Energy saving:  
After 10 minutes the indicators dim and 
the Start/Add laundry sensor starts  
flashing.
 ĺ Touch the Start/Add laundry sensor to 
switch the indicators on again (this does 
not have any effect on a running  
programme).
Adding laundry
You can add laundry.
 ĺ Follow the instructions in "Changing the 
programme sequence".
DRYING
4. Removing the laundry at the 
end of the programme
End of programme:  lights up in the 
time display and the Start/Add laundry  
sensor goes out.
 – Energy saving: After 10 minutes the 
indicators dim and the Start/Add laundry 
sensor starts flashing.
 – The dryer will switch off automatically 
15minutes after the end of the  
Anti-crease phase (with programmes 
without an Anti-crease phase it will switch 
off 15minutes after the end of the  
programme).
 ɒDo not open the door before the end 
of the programme.
 ĺ Open the door. 
 ĺ Remove the laundry.
 ɒCheck 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 used the 
next time.
If the dryer is switched on at the mains and 
the door is opened, the drum lighting will 
come on. It will go out after a few minutes 
to save energy.
 ĺ Turn the programme selector to . 
 ĺ Clean the fluff filters. 
 ĺ Shut the door with a gentle swing. 
 ĺ Empty the condensed water container.
Emptying the condensed water 
container
Empty the condensed water container 
after every drying programme.
The  indicator will light up when the  
maximum level in the condensed water 
container is reached. 
To switch the  indicator light off: Open 
and close the door while the dryer is 
switched on.
Damage to the door and fascia panel. 
The door and the fascia panel can be 
damaged when removing the condensed 
water container. 
Always close the door completely.
 ĺ Pull out the 
condensed water 
container. 
 ĺ To prevent water running out, keep it in a 
horizontal position when carrying it. Hold 
it at the front and at the back.
 ĺ Empty the con-
densed water 
container.
 ĺ Replace the 
container in the 
dryer. 
Do not drink condensed water. It can 
cause health problems in people and  
animals.
Adding or removing laundry
You have forgotten an item of laundry, but 
the programme has already started.
 ĺ Touch the Start/Add laundrysensor.
Add* will light up in the time display.
 ĺ Open the door. 
 ĺ Add or remove laundry. 
 ĺ Close the door. 
 ĺ Touch the Start/Add laundrysensor.
The programme will start. 
* Exceptions: 
In some cases, e.g. during the cooling 
phase or in the Proofing programme, you 
cannot add laundry.
 – In these cases Add will not light up.
Cancelling or changing the current 
programme
It is no longer possible to change the 
selected programme. This prevents the 
appliance being operated unintentionally, 
e.g. by children. 
If you adjust the programme selector,  
will light up in the time display. 
 goes out when you select the original 
programme again.
 ĺ Turn the programme selector to the 
position.
The programme is cancelled.
 ĺ Select a new programme. 
 ĺ Touch the Start/Add laundrysensor.
Tip: Using a fragrance flacon (optional 
accessory) will add a pleasant fragrance 
to your laundry. 
Before using a fragrance flacon, please read 
"Warning and Safety instructions - Using a 
fragrance flacon (optional accessory)" and 
"Fragrance flacon" in the operating  
instructions.
Inserting a fragrance flacon
1.  2. 
3.  4. 
Markers  and  must line up with each 
other.
5.  6. 
 ĺ Turn the outer ring clockwise a little.
Markers  und  must line up with each 
other.
Before drying
The further you open the flacon, the more 
intense the fragrance.
After drying
To avoid the fragrance escaping  
needlessly:
When not in use, you can store the  
fragrance flacon in its original packaging.
Before cleaning the fluff filters
CHANGING THE PROGRAMME SEQUENCE
 ĺ Turn the outer 
ring clockwise 
a little. 
 ĺ Turn the outer 
ring anti-clockwise until 
marker  is in 
position . 
 ĺ Remove the 
fragrance flacon.
 ĺ Only store the 
fragrance  
flacon in its 
original  
packaging.
Never lay the  
fragrance flacon 
down. Otherwise, 
the fragrance will 
leak out.
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Programme overview
Cleaning and care Problem solving guide
Fluff filters
Removing visible fluff
Gentle tumble 
Machine iron
Hand iron
Normal
X –
Extra dry
Items 
Load 
laundry)
(weight of dry 
Programme 
X X X X X
residual moisture
covers, jackets, bathrobes, and flannelette bed linen
Cottons  7 kg Cotton items such as those described under Cottons Normal with normal 
Cottons 7 kg Towelling, jersey wear, T-shirts, underwear, baby clothes, workwear, 
Warning: Do not use Extra dry for jersey fabrics (e.g. T-shirts, underwear, 
baby clothes), as they have a tendency to shrink.
Minimum iron 4 kg Workwear, overalls, pullovers, dresses, trousers, leggings and table linen – X X – X
Delicates 2.5 kg Shirts, blouses, lingerie, appliquéd garments – X X – Always active
2 kg Pullovers, cardigans, socks, stockings – – – – –
Woollens 
handcare
Shirts 2 kg Shirts and blouses – X X – X
Express 4 kg Garments suitable for the Cottons programme X X X X –
Denim 3 kg Jeans, jackets, skirts, shirts – X X – X
– X – – –
(poplin), tablecloths
Bed linen 4 kg Bed linen X X X X –
Proofing 2.5 kg Microfibre fabric, skiwear, outerwear, fine close weave cotton garments 
Fire hazard! Do not use proofing agents containing paraffin. 
X = Yes, – = No
Pre-ironing 1 kg Cotton trousers, anoraks, shirts – X X – Always active
Warm air 7 kg Thick and multi-layered jackets, pillows, sleeping bags, blankets – – – – X
Programme chart.
 – Always observe the maximum recommended loads given in the 
Overloading can cause unnecessary wear and tear to the 
Tips on drying
Garment care label symbols
Drying
laundry. It can give a disappointing drying result and cause more 
Normal ⁄ higher temperatureReduced temperature: select Gentle 
tumble (for delicate fabrics).
sure your laundry is spun at the maximum spin speed in the 
washing machine before drying.
 – Do not load the drum with items that are still soaking wet. Make 
creasing.
Do not tumble dry
very hothotwarmDo not iron
Ironing
This is particularly the case for garments made from very fine 
weave fabric, such as shirts or blouses.
 – Minimum iron fabric tends to crease more, the larger the load. 
Clean the fluff filters in the door opening 
after every drying cycle.
Remove the fragrance flacon (if fitted).
 ĺ Pull the upper 
fluff filter forwards 
to remove it. 
 ĺ Use your fingers 
or a vacuum  
cleaner to 
remove the fluff 
from the surface 
of the filter. 
 ĺ Push the upper fluff filter back in until it 
clicks into position.
 ĺ Close the door.
PROGRAMME CHART
Cleaning the fluff filters and air flow 
openings 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.
 ĺ Pull the upper fluff filter forward to remove 
it.
 ĺ Turn the yellow 
dial on the lower 
fluff filter in the 
direction of the 
arrow (until you 
hear it click). 
 ĺ Hold the dial and 
pull the fluff filter 
forwards to 
remove it. 
 ĺ Use a vacuum 
cleaner with a 
long crevice 
nozzle attached 
to remove any 
visible fluff from 
the upper air flow 
openings.
 ĺ Flush the fluff filters through with warm 
running water.
 ĺ Shake the fluff filters thoroughly and then 
dry them carefully.
Ensure the filters are dry before  
replacing them. Wet filters could cause 
operational faults.
 ĺ Refit all of the fluff filters and close the 
door.
Plinth filter
Only clean the plinth filter when the  
indicator lights up.
To turn the  indicator light off: Open and 
close the door while the dryer is switched 
on.
 ĺ Press the round, 
indented area on 
the heat 
exchanger access 
panel to open it. 
The panel will 
spring open.
 ĺ Pull the plinth filter 
out by the handle. 
Removing the plinth filter will cause a 
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 
fitted.
 ĺ Pull the handle 
out of the plinth 
filter.
 ĺ Clean the filter 
thoroughly under 
running water. 
 ĺ Carefully squeeze the water out of the 
plinth filter.
The plinth filter must not be replaced  
dripping wet.
 ĺ Use a damp 
cloth to remove 
any fluff from the 
access panel. 
Checking the heat exchanger unit
 ɒRisk of injury from sharp cooling fins. 
You could cut yourself. 
Do not touch the cooling fins.
 ĺ Carefully vacuum 
up any visible fluff 
or dirt. 
Refitting the plinth filter
 ĺ Fit the filter back 
on the handle the 
right way. 
 ĺ Insert the handle 
with the plinth 
filter attached 
over the two 
guide pins. 
The word Miele on the handle must be the 
correct way up.
 ĺ Close the heat exchanger access panel.
Problem/Fault message Possible cause and remedy
 lights up after a programme is cancelled
 lights up at the end 
of a programme
 lights up
Bars flash in the display at the end of a programme: ……
…
 flashes/lights up 
after the tumble dryer 
is switched on and a 
programme cannot be 
selected
The display is dark 
and only the Start/Add  
laundry sensor is flashing
The condensed water container is full or there is a kink in the 
drain hose.
 ĺ Empty the condensed water container. 
 ĺ Check the drain hose.
To switch off :
 ĺ Open and close the door (with the dryer switched on).
There is a build-up of fluff (see "Cleaning and Care").
 ĺ Clean the fluff filters. 
 ĺ Clean the plinth filter.
To switch off :
 ĺ Open and close the door (with the dryer switched on).
The programme selector has been moved.
 ĺ Select the original programme again. The time remaining 
will appear in the display.
The programme has finished but the laundry has not yet  
cooled down.
 ĺ Either remove the laundry and spread it out to cool down 
or leave it in the tumble dryer to cool down during the  
cooling phase.
Access via a code has been activated.
 ĺ You must enter the correct code to use the tumble dryer. 
See "Programmable functions -  PIN Code" in the  
operating instructions.
This is not a fault, but a normal function.
 ĺ Touch a sensor to switch on the indicators.
See "Programmable functions -  Control panel standby 
status" in the operating instructions. 
The drum will turn at intervals in the Anti-crease phase.
CLEANING AND CARE
Problem/Fault message Possible cause and remedy
The dryer is switched 
off at the end of the 
programme
The laundry is not sufficiently dry
Items made of synthetic 
fibres are charged with 
static electricity after 
drying
There is a build-up of 
fluff
There are humming noises
The tumble dryer switches off automatically. This is not a 
fault, but a normal function.
The load consisted of different types of fabric.
 ĺ Finish drying using the Warm air timed drying programme. 
 ĺ Select a more suitable programme next time.
Tip: You can alter the drying levels for some programmes. 
See "Programmable functions - Cotton drying levels" and 
"Minimum iron drying levels" in the operating  
instructions.
Synthetic fibres tend to attract static charge. 
Static charge can be reduced by adding fabric softener to 
the final rinse in the washing programme.
Fluff is principally the result of friction when garments are 
being worn and to some extent when they are being washed. 
Machine drying hardly causes any fluff to form. 
Fluff is collected by the fluff filters and the plinth filter and can 
be removed easily. 
See "Cleaning and care".
This is not a fault. 
These noises are normal and caused by the operation of the 
compressor.
Quick Start Guide 
Heat pump tumble dryer
These short instructions are not a substitute for the operating instructions supplied with 
the appliance. Please read the operating instructions supplied with your tumble dryer 
before using it for the first time. 
Take note of the Warning and Safety instructions, as well as the full descriptions on how to 
use your appliance.
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