Miele TCA220WP Active - Manuals

Warnings and safety instructions 6 It is essential to read these instructions. This tumble dryer contains a refrigerant that is flammable and ex-plosive. This tumble dryer complies with all current local and nationalsafety requirements. However, inappropriate use can lead to per-sonal injury and dam...

Warnings and safety instructions 7 Correct application  This tumble dryer is intended for use in domestic households and similar working and residential environments.  This tumble dryer is not intended for outdoor use.  It must be used only as a domestic appliance to dry items which have been was...

Warnings and safety instructions 8 Technical safety  Before setting up the tumble dryer, check it for any externally vis- ible damage.Do not install or use a damaged tumble dryer.  Before connecting the tumble dryer, ensure that the connection data on the data plate (fuse rating, voltage and frequ...

Warnings and safety instructions 10  This tumble dryer is supplied with a special lamp to cope with particular conditions (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemical resist-ance, abrasion resistance and vibration). This special lamp must onlybe used for the purpose it is intended for. It is not suitable ...

Warnings and safety instructions 11  The R290 refrigerant contained in this tumble dryer is flammable and explosive. 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 w...

Warnings and safety instructions 12  Warning: Do not switch the dryer off before the drying pro- gramme has finished. If this is done, the laundry must be hung up orspread out to cool it down.  Fabric conditioner and similar products must be used according to the instructions on the manufacturer's...

Warnings and safety instructions 13  To prevent the risk of fire, textiles that have not been cleaned thor- oughly or are still soiled with deposits of any kind must not be driedin this tumble dryer. This applies in particular to textiles that - have not been washed. - have not been thoroughly clea...

Warnings and safety instructions 16 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 you a...

Warnings and safety instructions 17 Accessories  Only use genuine Miele original spare parts and accessories with this appliance. If non-Miele parts are used, warranty, performanceand product liability claims will be invalidated.  The tumble dryer can be combined with a Miele washing machine in a ...

Operating the tumble dryer 18 Control panel           a    sensor control (drying level) For selecting the drying level b    PerfectDry  indicator  flashes after the programme has started and switches off when therunning time is displayed. PerfectDry measures the residual moisture of...

Operating the tumble dryer 19 f    sensor control (Start/Add laun- dry)  The programme can be startedas soon as Start/Add laundry is flashing on and off. Touchingthe   sensor control starts the selected programme. Start/ Add laundry will light up con- stantly on the display.  Once the programm...

Before using for the first time 20 Installation Before using the appliance for thefirst time, check that you have fol-lowed all the instructions under “In-stallation”.Read these operating instructions,paying particular attention to the in-formation provided under “Installa-tion”. Removing the protec...

Energy saving tips 21 This dryer with heat-pump technologyis designed for energy-saving dryingcycles. However, you can save a littlemore energy with the following meas-ures as the drying time is not exten-ded unnecessarily. - Make sure your laundry is spun at the maximum spin speed before drying.The...

1. Notes on correct laundry care 22 Points to note regardingwashed laundry - When washing very heavily soiled items ensure that you use sufficientdetergent and select a high temperat-ure. If in doubt, wash the items sev-eral times. - Do not put soaking wet items into the tumble dryer. Make sure your...

1. Notes on correct laundry care 23 Drying Tip: See the “Programme chart”. It lists all programmes and their max-imum load. - Always observe the maximum recom- mended load for each programme.This will mean that the energy con-sumption for the amount of laundry isat its most economical. - Down-filled...

2. Load the tumble dryer 24 Loading the laundry Preventing damage to fabrics.Before loading the dryer, read “1.Notes on correct laundry care”.  Open the door.  Remove any items that have been leftinside the drum.  Unfold the laundry and load looselyinto the drum. Do not overload the drum. Doing s...

3. Select a programme and start it 25 Switching on the tumble dryerand selecting a programme The tumble dryer is switched on by se-lecting a programme and switched offby turning the programme selector tothe    position.  Turn the programme selector to aprogramme. Selecting programme settings Selec...

3. Select a programme and start it 26 Selecting Gentle tumble Delicate fabrics (with the   symbol on the care label, e.g. acrylic garments)are dried at a lower temperature. Theprogramme running time is alsolonger.    Touch the   sensor control re- peatedly until Gentle tumble lights up. - Gen...

3. Select a programme and start it 27 Starting the programme Start/Add laundry flashes on and off on the display.  Touch the   sensor control. Start/Add laundry will light up on the display. Once the programme has started, therunning time will appear on the timedisplay. - The PerfectDry indicator...

4. Remove the laundry 28 End of programme/Anti-crease End of programme: -   lights up in the time display - Start/Add laundry  goes out - Or in some cases bars flash in the time display (   ...    ...    ...) The end of the programme is followedby the anti-crease phase, which will runfo...

  Delay start 29 Selecting the Delay start func-tion With Delay start, you can delay thestart of a programme from   minutes up to   (hours). Delay start cannot be used with the Warm air/DryFresh programme.  Firstly, select a programme with pro-gramme settings.    Touch the   sensor co...

Programme chart 30 All weights marked with * are based on the weight of dry laundry. Cottons  max.  7 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. - The Cottons  programme is th...

Programme chart 32 Proofing max.  2.5 kg* Use for Fabrics suitable for tumble drying, e.g. microfibre fabrics; skiwear;outdoor clothing; fine, close-weave cotton garments (poplin); andtablecloths. Note - With this programme, items can only be dried to the Normal level. - This programme includes an a...

Changing the programme sequence 34 Changing a programme once ithas started It is no longer possible to change theselected programme. This is to preventthe operation of the machine beingtampered with. If you adjust the programme selector,the   symbol will light up in the time display. The   sym...

Condensed water container 35 Emptying the condensed watercontainer The condensed water is collected inthe 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 watercontainer is reached.To d...

Fragrance flacon 36 FragranceDos Fragrance flacons (optional accessor-ies) can be used to give your laundry apleasant scent. Tip: You can simply close the fragrance flacon if you want to dry textiles withoutadding fragrance.  Risk of fire and damage to health if fragrance flacons are used incor-rec...

Fragrance flacon 37 Inserting a fragrance flacon  Open the door of the tumble dryer. The fragrance flacon is inserted in theupper fluff filter in the opening on theright hand side beside the grip.  Open the cover using the tab until thetab is at the top right hand side asshown.  Insert the flacon...

Fragrance flacon 38 Opening the fragrance flacon Before drying, you can select the in-tensity of the fragrance.  Turn the outer ring clockwise: the fur-ther you open the fragrance flacon,the more intense the fragrance. Damp laundry and longer drying dura-tions with sufficient heat transfer areneede...

Fragrance flacon 39 Replacing the fragrance flacon    Turn the outer ring anti-clockwise un-til markers a and b line up.  Replace the fragrance flacon. Only store the fragrance flacon in its ori-ginal packaging. Fragrance flacons are available to or-der from Miele or online at www.miele-shop.com...

Cleaning and care 40 Fluff filters This tumble dryer has 2 fluff filters in theloading area of the door. Both fluff fil-ters trap fluff produced during the dry-ing process. Clean the fluff filters after each dryingprogramme. This avoids having to ex-tend the programme running time. Also clean the fl...

Cleaning and care 42  Use a vacuum cleaner with a longcrevice nozzle attached to removeany visible fluff from the upper airflow openings. Finally, clean the fluff filters with water. Cleaning the fluff filters with water  Wipe the smooth plastic surfaces ofthe fluff filters with a damp cloth tocle...

Cleaning and care 43 Cleaning the plinth filter Clean the plinth filter whenever the   indicator light comes on or when the programme running time seems tobe taking longer than usual.  To make the indicator light go out,open and close the door while thetumble dryer is switched on. Removing the pli...

Cleaning and care 45 Cleaning the plinth filter access panel  Use a damp cloth to remove any fluff.Make sure that you do not damagethe rubber seal when doing this.  Close the heat exchanger accesspanel.  Damage or ineffective drying if drying takes place without a plinthfilter or when the heat ex...

Problem solving guide 46 Many malfunctions and faults that can occur in daily operation can be easilyremedied. You can save time and money in many cases, as you do not need to callthe Miele Customer Service Department. Information to help you rectify faults yourself can be found at www.miele.com/ser...

Problem solving guide 47 Problem Cause and remedy  and  flash, a signal sounds.The   indicator light comes on. The system has been clogged by fluff or detergentresidue.  To deactivate the message, turn the programmeselector to the   position.  Clean the fluff filters and the plinth filter. –...

Problem solving guide 48 Indicator lights or information on the time display Problem Cause and remedy The   indicator light comes on at the end ofthe programme. The tumble dryer is not working correctly or econom-ically. Possible causes could be clogging caused byfluff or detergent residue.  To sw...

Problem solving guide 49 Unsatisfactory drying results Problem Cause and remedy The laundry is not suffi-ciently dry. The load consisted of different types of fabric.  Finish drying using the Warm air/DryFresh pro- gramme.  Select a more suitable programme next time. Useful tip: you can customise ...

Problem solving guide 50 The drying cycle duration is very long Problem Cause and remedy The drying processgoes on too long oreven switches off.* The room where the tumble dryer is located is toowarm.  Ventilate the room thoroughly. Detergent residues, hair and fine fluff can clog the fil-ters.  C...

Problem solving guide 51 Other problems Problem Cause and remedy There are hummingnoises The compressor is operating. These noises are quite normal and do not indicate afault. A programme does notstart No obvious cause.  Connect the tumble dryer to the mains  Turn on the tumble dryer  Close the d...

Problem solving guide 52 Replacing the plinth filter The heat exchanger can clog up.Replace the plinth filter immediatelyif you see the following signs of wearbefore or after cleaning (optional ac-cessory). Poor fit The edges of the plinth filter do not sitproperly and the plinth filter is out ofsha...

Problem solving guide 54 Reactivating the plinth filter You can reactivate one or more soiledplinth filters in a washing machine. Youwill then be able to use the plinth filteragain. Prior to reactivation, check that theplinth filter is in good order. Check theplinth filter following the instructions...

Service 55 Information to help you rectify faultsyourself and about Miele spare partscan be found at www.miele.com/ser-vice. Contact in the event of a fault In the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself, please contactyour Miele dealer or the Miele CustomerService Department. You can bo...

Service 56 Optional accessories Optional accessories for this tumbledryer are available from Miele or fromyour Miele dealer. You also can order these and manyother useful products from the Mieleonline shop. Dryer basket The dryer basket is enables items whichmust not be subjected to mechanicalaction...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 57 Front view a Mains connection cable b Control panel c Condensed water container d Door e Plinth filter flap f 4 height-adjustable feet g Cooling air grille h Drain hose for condensed water

Installation *INSTALLATION* 58 Rear view a Protruding lid for holding when mov-ing the appliance b Drain hose for condensed water c Hook for winding up the mains con-nection cable during transport d Mains connection cable Transporting the tumble dryer  Danger of injury to people and damage to prope...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 59 Installation Levelling the tumble dryer Ensure that no closeable door, slid-ing door or oppositely hinged door isinstalled that could hinder opening ofthe tumble dryer door in any way. To ensure proper operation, the tumbledryer must stand perfectly level. Thescrew fee...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 60 Ventilation The cool air intake at the front of thetumble dryer must not be blocked orcovered. This would hinder a suffi-cient intake of cool air for the heatexchanger. Do not block the gap between thebottom of the tumble dryer and thefloor with plinth facings, deep pi...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 62 External condensed water out-let Note When drying is in progress, con-densed water is pumped into the con-densed water container through thedrain hose which is located at theback of the dryer. The condensed water can also be ex-ternally drained away via the drain hosea...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 63 Arranging the drain hose  Damage to the drain hose through incorrect handling.The drain hose can suffer damageand leak.Do not pull on the drain hose and donot stretch it or allow it to becomekinked. There will be a small amount of residualwater left in the drain hose....

Installation *INSTALLATION* 65 Electrical connection The tumble dryer is supplied with amains cable with moulded plug readyfor connection to a suitable earthedsocket. The socket must be easily accessibleafter the tumble dryer has been in-stalled. If the socket is not easily ac-cessible, ensure that ...

Technical data 67 Data sheet for household tumble driers In acc. with delegated regulation (EU) No. 392/2012 MIELE Model name/identifier TCA 220 WP Rated capacity 1 7,0 kg Type of tumble drier (Air-vented / condenser) - / ● Energy efficiency class A+++ (most efficient) to D (least efficient) A++ Wei...

Consumption data 69 Load size 1 Final spin speed in washing machine Residual mois- ture Energy Duration kg rpm % kWh min Cottons  2 7.0 3.5 1000 1000 60 60 1.70 0.96 155 95 Cottons Normal 7.0 7.0 7.0 1200 1400 1600 53 50 44 1.50 1.45 1.30 140 133 118 Cottons Normalincl. Gentle tumble 7.0 1000 60 1....

Programmable functions 70 Programming You can use the programmable func-tions to alter the dryer's electronics tosuit your requirements. Programming is carried out by followingthese steps (  ,  ,  ...  ) using the sensor controls. Accessing the programming level Prerequisite - Make sure that the...

Programmable functions 71 Editing and saving a programmablefunction You can either switch a programmablefunction on/off or select different op-tions. The programmable function option willappear on the time display as   and a number: e.g.   .  Touch the   sensor control to switch the programmab...

Programmable functions 72   Drying levels You can alter the drying levels for the Cottons and Minimum iron pro- grammes in increments. Options  = Damper  = Factory default  = Drier  = Even drier  Buzzer is active The buzzer sounds to let you know theprogramme has finished. It can b...

Programmable functions 73  Control field switch-off be- haviour To save energy, the time display andsensor controls will go out once theprogramme has been running for10 minutes. In this case, Start/Add laundry will flash on and off on the dis- play. However, the display/sensor controlswill not go...