Miele TCH620 WP Eco XL Operating Instructions Manual

Miele TCH620 WP Eco XL Operating Instructions Manual

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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. 10 996 821

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  • Page 1 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. 10 996 821...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caring for the environment .................  5 Warning and Safety instructions .................  6 Operating the tumble dryer ................ 18 Fascia panel ......................18 How the control field works................... 19 Before using for the first time ................ 21 Downtime after installation..................21 Protective foil and stickers removal ..............
  • Page 3 Contents Fragrance flacon.................... 37 FragranceDos – 2 positions for inserting fragrance flacons ........37 Using the fragrance flacon ..................37 Removing the protective seal from the fragrance flacon........ 37 Inserting the fragrance flacon................ 38 Opening the fragrance flacon ................39 Closing the fragrance flacon .................
  • Page 4 Contents Installation and connection ................ 54 Front view ......................54 Rear view....................... 55 Transporting the tumble dryer ................55 Transporting the tumble dryer to its installation site ........ 56 Installation ......................56 Levelling the dryer ....................  56 Downtime after installation................ 57 Ventilation ......................
  • Page 5: Caring For The Environment

    / recycling centre for electrical and electronic ap- pliances, or contact your dealer or Miele for advice. You are also respons- ible (by law, depending on country) for deleting any personal data that may be stored on the appliance being disposed of.
  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Any other applications may be dangerous. Miele cannot be held li- able for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or opera-...
  • Page 7 Warning and Safety instructions  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.
  • Page 8 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).
  • Page 9 Miele replacement parts are used.  Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the 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 warranty.
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions  Heat pump technology and refrigerant: this tumble dryer uses a gaseous refrigerant which is condensed by the compressor. The refrigerant, which is brought to a higher temper- ature level and liquefied by condensing, is led in a closed circuit through the heat exchanger unit where heat exchange with the circu- lating drying air takes place.
  • Page 11 This special lamp must only be used for the purpose it is intended for. It is not suitable for room lighting. Replacement lamps may only be fitted by a Miele authorised person or the Miele Service Department.
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use  Do not install the tumble dryer in a room where 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.
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions  To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried in this tumble dryer: – Items which have not been washed. – Items, such as workwear, which have not been thoroughly cleaned and which are still soiled with grease, oil or other depos- its (such as cosmetics, lotions etc).
  • Page 14 Warning and Safety instructions  To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried in this tumble dryer: – Items which have been cleaned using chemicals (e.g. professional dry-cleaning agents). – Items which contain a large proportion of rubber, foam rubber or rubber-like materials.
  • Page 15 Warning and Safety instructions  The tumble dryer must not be used without fluff filters or – with damaged fluff filters, or – with a damaged plinth filter. This would cause an excessive build-up of fluff which in turn would cause a fault.
  • Page 16 Warning and Safety instructions Using a fragrance flacon (optional accessory)  Only use genuine Miele original fragrance flacons.  The fragrance flacon must be stored in its packaging so please make sure you retain this.  Caution. The fragrance can leak out of the flacon. Make sure that...
  • Page 17  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: Operating The Tumble Dryer

    Operating the tumble dryer Fascia panel a Control field f Sensor controls    for time selection b Sensor controls for the drying g Start/Stop sensor control levels for programme start/cancellation c Indicator lights    h Optical interface light up when necessary for service technicians d Gentle tumble sensor control...
  • Page 19: How The Control Field Works

    Operating the tumble dryer  Indicator lights How the control field works –  lights up when the condensed water container 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...
  • Page 20 Operating the tumble dryer  Time display Drum lighting The remaining programme duration is The inside of the drum lights up so that displayed in hours and minutes. you don't forget any items of laundry when you empty it. With most programmes, the duration The drum lighting switches off automat- displayed may vary or “jump”.
  • Page 21: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Downtime after installation  Damage to the tumble dryer by switching it on too soon. This can damage the heat pump. After setting up the tumble dryer wait for at least one hour before switching it on.
  • Page 22: Energy Saving Tips

    Energy saving tips – If possible, make use of time-vari- This dryer with heat-pump technology able, low-cost electricity tariffs. Ask is designed for energy-saving drying your energy supplier for information. cycles. However, you can save a little Your tumble dryer's delay start func- more energy with the following meas- tion will be useful as you can select ures as the drying time is not exten-...
  • Page 23: Notes On Correct Laundry Care

    1. Notes on correct laundry care Points to note regarding  Risk of fire due to incorrect use washed laundry and operation. The laundry can burn and destroy – When washing very heavily soiled the dryer and the surroundings. items ensure that you use sufficient See “Warning and Safety”...
  • Page 24: Drying

    1. Notes on correct laundry care Care label symbols Drying Tip: See the “Programme chart”. Drying It lists all programmes and their max-  Normal/higher temperature imum load.  Low temperature* – Always observe the maximum recom- mended load for each programme. * Select Gentle tumble This will mean that the energy con- ...
  • Page 25: Load The Tumble Dryer

    2. Load the tumble dryer 2 positions for inserting fragrance Load the laundry flacons Textiles may be damaged. The “Fragrance flacon” chapter de- Before loading, read “1. Notes on scribes how to use the fragrance correct laundry care”. flacon. If you are not using a fragrance flacon: push the tab down completely (see ar- row) so that the socket is closed.
  • Page 26: Select A Programme And Start It

    3. Select a programme and start it Selecting the drying level for a drying Selecting a programme level programme The dryer is switched on by selecting a programme, and switched off by turning Cottons, Minimum iron, Delicates, the programme selector to the  posi- Shirts, Express, Denim, Bed linen, Pre- tion.
  • Page 27: Other Programmes And Timed Drying Programmes

    3. Select a programme and start it Other programmes and timed drying Selecting Gentle tumble programmes Delicate fabric (with the  symbol on Warm air the care label, e.g. acrylic garments) is dried at a lower temperature. The pro- You can set the duration in ten-minute gramme duration is longer.
  • Page 28: Selecting Delay Start

    3. Select a programme and start it Sequence Selecting Delay start – Delay start times of more than  will With Delay start you can delay the count down in hours and then in start of a programme from  minutes until the start of the pro- minutes up to ...
  • Page 29 3. Select a programme and start it Energy savings Starting a programme After 10 minutes, the indicators dim and  Touch the flashing Start/Stop sensor. the Start/Stop sensor starts flashing. The Start/Stop sensor will light up.  Touch the Start/Stop sensor to switch Notes the indicators on again (this does not have any effect on a running pro-...
  • Page 30: Remove The Laundry

    4. Remove the laundry End of programme/Anti-crease Programme end:  lights up and the Start/Stop sensor goes out. Following the end of the programme, the Anti-crease phase is activated for max. 2 hours. There is no Anti-crease phase with Woollens handcare. See “Programmable functions”, “...
  • Page 31: Programme Chart

    Programme chart All weights marked with * are based on the weight of dry laundry. Cottons  max. 9 kg* Use for Cotton items such as those described under Cottons Normal with normal residual moisture. Note – Items are dried to a Normal level only in this programme. –...
  • Page 32 Programme chart Delicates max. 2.5 kg* Normal, Hand iron Delicate items with the  symbol on the care label made of syn- Use for thetic fibre, mixed fibre, rayon, and easy care cotton. For example, shirts, blouses, lingerie, and appliquéd garments. The load should be reduced further for a particularly crease-free dry- ing process.
  • Page 33 Programme chart Proofing max. 2.5 kg* Use for Microfibre fabrics, skiwear, outdoor wear, fine, close-weave cotton garments (poplin), and table linen which are suitable for drying in a tumble dryer. Note – Items are dried to a Normal level only in this programme. –...
  • Page 34: Changing The Programme Sequence

    Changing the programme sequence Selecting another programme Changing a programme once it has started  Close the door. You cannot change to another pro-  Turn the programme selector to a dif- gramme once a programme has started ferent programme. (this prevents unintentional alterations).
  • Page 35 Changing the programme sequence Adding laundry during ongoing delay start period You can open the door to add or re- move laundry. – All programme settings will be saved. – You can change the drying level, if re- quired.  Open the door. ...
  • Page 36: Condensed Water Container

    Condensed water container Emptying the condensed water container The condensed water is collected in the condensed water container. Empty the condensed water con- tainer after every drying programme. The  indicator will light up if the max- imum level of the condensed water container is reached.
  • Page 37: Fragrance Flacon

    Fragrance flacon FragranceDos – 2 positions for Using the fragrance flacon inserting fragrance flacons Removing the protective seal from the fragrance flacon Fragrance flacons (optional accessor- ies) can be used to give your laundry a Only hold the fragrance flacon as il- pleasant scent.
  • Page 38: Inserting The Fragrance Flacon

    Fragrance flacon Inserting the fragrance flacon  Open the door of the tumble dryer. The fragrance flacon is inserted in the upper fluff filter. They can be fitted on the left and the right hand side next the opener.  Insert the fragrance flacon into the socket as far as it will go.
  • Page 39: Opening The Fragrance Flacon

    Fragrance flacon 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  clockwise a little.
  • Page 40: Removing/Replacing The Fragrance Flacon

    – Always store in a cool, dry place Fragrance flacons are available to or- away from direct sunlight. der from Miele or online at www.miele- – When purchasing new fragrance flac- shop.com. ons, only remove the protective seal...
  • Page 41: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Fluff filters This tumble dryer has 2 fluff filters in the door opening: the upper and lower fluff filters trap fluff produced during the drying process. Clean the fluff filters after each drying programme. This prevents an exten- sion of the programme duration.
  • Page 42: Cleaning The Fluff Filters And Air Flow Openings Thoroughly

    Cleaning and care  Remove the fluff from the filter sur-  Turn the yellow dial on the lower fluff face of all the fluff filters and the per- filter in the direction of the arrow (until forated laundry deflector. it reaches the stop position).
  • Page 43: Cleaning The Fluff Filters With Water

    Cleaning and care  Use a vacuum cleaner with a long crevice nozzle attached to remove any visible fluff from the upper air flow openings. Finally, clean the fluff filters with water. Cleaning the fluff filters with water  Wipe the smooth plastic surfaces of the fluff filters with a damp cloth to clean them.
  • Page 44: Cleaning The Plinth Filter

    Cleaning and care Removing the plinth filter Cleaning the plinth filter Clean the plinth filter whenever the  indicator light comes on or when the programme duration is longer than usual. To turn the  indicator light off:  Open and close the door while the dryer is switched on.
  • Page 45: Cleaning The Plinth Filter

    Cleaning and care  Check whether the cooling fins are Cleaning the plinth filter blocked with fluff (as follows).  Pull the handle out of the plinth filter.  Clean the filter thoroughly under run- ning water.  Squeeze the water out of the plinth filter thoroughly.
  • Page 46: Checking The Heat Exchanger Unit

     First insert the handle with the plinth filter attached over the two guide pins.  Carefully vacuum up any visible fluff – The word Miele on the handle must or soiling. be the correct way up.  Push the plinth filter in completely.
  • Page 47: Cleaning The Dryer

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the dryer  Damage or ineffective drying if drying takes place without a plinth Disconnect the tumble dryer from the filter or when the heat exchanger ac- electrical supply. cess panel is open. An excessive accumulation of fluff ...
  • Page 48: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide Many malfunctions and faults that can occur in daily operation can be easily remedied. Time and money will be saved because a service call will not be needed. The following guide may help you to find the reason for a malfunction or a fault, and to correct it.
  • Page 49  Start a programme. cancelled, a signal If the programme is cancelled again and an error sounds message appears, there is a fault. Contact the Miele Service Department. : lights up and the The laundry is unevenly distributed or has rolled up.
  • Page 50: Unsatisfactory Drying Results

    Problem solving guide Unsatisfactory drying results Problem Cause and remedy The laundry is not suffi- The load consisted of different types of fabric. ciently dry.  Finish drying using the Warm air programme.  Select a more suitable programme next time. Useful tip: You can alter the drying levels for some programmes.
  • Page 51: The Drying Cycle Duration Is Very Long

    Problem solving guide The drying cycle duration is very long Problem Cause and remedy The drying process The room in which the tumble dryer is located is too goes on too long or warm. even switches off.*  Ventilate the room thoroughly. Detergent residues, hair and fine fluff can clog the fil- ters.
  • Page 52: Other Problems

    Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause and remedy There are humming The compressor is operating. noises These noises are quite normal and do not indicate a fault. A programme does not No obvious cause. start  Connect the tumble dryer to the mains ...
  • Page 53: Service

    In the event of any faults which you Optional accessories for this tumble cannot remedy yourself, please contact dryer are available from Miele or from your Miele Dealer or Miele Service. your Miele dealer. You also can order these and many...
  • Page 54: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection Front view a Mains connection cable e Heat exchanger access panel – do not open during drying b Control panel f Four height adjustable screw feet c Condensed water container g Cool air intake grille – empty after every drying cycle –...
  • Page 55: Rear View

    Installation and connection Version 2 Rear view The drain hose b for condensed water The routing of the drain hose for con- is rolled up in the middle at the back of densed water at the back of the the tumble dryer. The accessories for tumble dryer may vary according to the external condensed water connec- the tumble dryer version.
  • Page 56: Transporting The Tumble Dryer To Its Installation Site

    Installation and connection Installation Levelling the dryer Ensure that no closeable door, slid- ing door, or an oppositely hinged door is installed that would hinder the door of the dryer being opened in any way.  If the tumble dryer is being transpor- ted on its side, it must be tipped onto its left or right side.
  • Page 57: Downtime After Installation

    Installation and connection Downtime after installation Additional installation require- ments  Damage to the tumble dryer by switching it on too soon.  Risk of injury from an electrical This can damage the heat pump. shock when the appliance lid is re- After setting up the tumble dryer wait moved.
  • Page 58 Fitting instructions are supplied with the building-under kit. – Washer-dryer stack The tumble dryer can be combined with a Miele washing machine in a washer- dryer stack. The appropriate Miele washer-dryer stacking kit is required. – Plinth The tumble dryer can be fitted on a...
  • Page 59: External Condensed Water Outlet

    Installation and connection Installation conditions requiring a External condensed water out- non-return valve  Danger of condensed water Note back-flow. When drying is in progress, con- Water could flow back into the densed water is pumped into the con- tumble dryer or be drawn into it. densed water container through the Back-flow water could damage the drain hose which is located at the...
  • Page 60: Arranging The Drain Hose

    Installation and connection  Pull the drain hose off its connection. Arranging the drain hose  Unwind the hose and pull it carefully  Damage to the drain hose due to out of the holders. incorrect handling. If the drain hose is damaged, water ...
  • Page 61 Installation and connection Direct connection to a sink drain out-  Press the small catches on the left and right of the hose holder with your thumbs (black arrows) and ...  Remove the following from the back of the dryer at the top: Adapter 1 and ...
  • Page 62 Installation and connection  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. ...
  • Page 63: Electrical Connection U.k

    Installation and connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be refitted when by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover person, in strict accordance with cur- is lost, the plug must not be used until a rent national and local safety regula- suitable replacement is obtained.
  • Page 64: Technical Data

    Technical data Height 850 mm Width 596 mm Depth 636 mm Depth with door open 1054 mm Height for building under 820 mm (+8/-2 mm) Width for building under 600 mm Depth for building under 600 mm Suitable for pushing under a worktop Suitable for stacking Weight Approx. 62 kg Drum volume 120 litres Load size...
  • Page 65: Data Sheet For Household Tumble Driers

    Technical data Data sheet for household tumble driers In acc. with delegated regulation (EU) No. 392/2012 MIELE Model name/identifier TCH620WP 9,0 kg Rated capacity Type of tumble drier (Air-vented / condenser) - / ● Energy efficiency class A+++ (most efficient) to D (least efficient) A+++ 194 kWh/year...
  • Page 66 Technical data If the household tumble drier is equipped with a power management system. This programme is suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry and is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption for cotton. If the household tumble drier is a condenser tumble drier. For the standard cotton programme at full load.
  • Page 67: Consumption Data

    Consumption data Final spin speed in Residual Energy Duration Load size washing machine mois- ture 1000 1.63 Cottons  1000 0.86 Cottons Normal 1200 1.45 1400 1.40 1600 1.25 Cottons Normal 1000 1.70 incl. Gentle tumble Cottons Hand iron 1000 1.25 1200 1.10...
  • Page 68: Programmable Functions

    Programmable functions Choosing and selecting a program- Programming mable function You can use the programmable func- The number of the programmable tions to alter the dryer's electronics to function will appear in the time display suit your requirements. as  and a number: Programming is carried out by following e.g.
  • Page 69 Programmable functions Editing and saving the programmable The number of the programmable func- tion, e.g., , will then light up again. function You can either switch a programmable Exiting programming level function on or off or select different op-  Turn the programme selector to the tions.
  • Page 70: Cottons Drying Levels

    Programmable functions  Cottons drying levels  Extended cool down You can adjust the drying levels for the The automatic cooling down phase Cottons programme to one of 7 differ- which takes place before the end of a ent levels. programme can be extended for all programmes with selectable drying Options...
  • Page 71: Keypad Tone

    Programmable functions  Keypad tone  Lock code With this setting, you can activate/de- The code prevents your dryer being activate the tone that sounds each used without your knowledge. time a sensor control is touched. When the code has been activated, you The volume of the keypad tone will de- have to enter the code after switching pend on the setting selected for “...
  • Page 72: Conductivity

    Programmable functions  Conductivity  Control panel standby status This programmable function should only be altered if the water is so soft To save energy the time display and that it is likely to cause the electronics sensors will go out after 10 minutes, which sense residual moisture in the and only the Start/Stop sensor will laundry to give false readings.
  • Page 73: Dryer Switch-Off Status

    Programmable functions  Dryer switch-off status  Anti-crease To save energy the dryer will switch off The drum will continue to rotate in a automatically after 15 minutes. You special anti-crease rhythm for a max- can extend or reduce this time. imum of 2 hours after the end of the drying process.
  • Page 74: Airways Indicator

    Programmable functions  Airways indicator  Backlight brightness Fluff should be removed after drying. The brightness of the dimmed sensors In addition, this indicator will remind in the control panel can be selected at you to clean the filters when a certain seven different levels.
  • Page 75 Tel: +65 6735 1191 Fax. +971 4 3418 852 Fax: 011-46 900 001 Fax: +65 6735 1161 800-MIELE (64353) E-mail: customercare@miele.in E-Mail: info@miele.com.sg E-Mail: info@miele.ae Internet: www.miele.in Internet: www.miele.sg Website: www.miele.ae Manufacturer: Miele & Cie. KG, Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany...
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