Miele 11204480 - User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons whenusing your appliance, follow basic precautions, including thefollowing:  It is essential to read all instructions before using the appliance.  Do not allow children to play on or in the app...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  Important information regarding use of fabric softener sheets: We do not recommend use of fabric softener sheets. Use of fabricsoftener sheets can clog the surfaces of the lint filters, extending thedrying time and increasing energy consumption. During subsequentclean...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried in this dryer: - items which have not been washed. - items, such as work-wear, exposed to grease, oils, or other deposits (such as lotions or cosmetics) in your dryer. If theseitems have not been th...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.  Before installation, disconnect the tumble dryer from the electrical supply by shutting off the power main, unplugging the p...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Using a fragrance capsule (optional accessory)  Only use genuine Miele original fragrance capsules.  Store the fragrance capsule in its original packaging.  Make sure that you always keep the fragrance flacon or the lint filter with the flacon inserted in it in a hor...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FCC Declaration of Conformity  This appliance complies with Part 15 of the FCC regulations. This appliance has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and issubject to the following conditions: T...

Operating the tumble dryer 16 Control panel a Language sensor control For selecting the current userlanguage.The operating language is displayedagain at the end of the program. b Back sensor control    Takes you back one level in a menu. c Touch display d Sensor control Start/Stop For starting the ...

Operating the tumble dryer 17 Sensor controls and touchdisplay with sensor controls The   ,   , and  Start/Stop  sensor controls and the sensor controls in thedisplay react to finger-tip contact. Everytouch of a sensor control is confirmedwith an audible keypad tone. You canadjust the volume of th...

Operating the tumble dryer 18 Examples of how to operatethe appliance Option lists Program menu (single-option list)  11:02 Shirts Cottons Express Denim Delicates Programs Minimum iron You can scroll to the right or the left byswiping your finger across the screen.To do this, place your finger on t...

Operating the tumble dryer 19 Tip: For some settings, depending on the value range and increments, thevalue can also be set using a numericalkeypad. Briefly touching the numberswill bring up the numerical keypad.Once a valid number has been entered,the OK  sensor control will be highlighted in green...

Operating the tumble dryer 20 Operating a laundromatmachine The entry menu will vary depending onthe programming status (see“Controls” under “Supervisor level”). Shortcuts are the easiest way tooperate the machine. Operating staffare unable to change pre-set programs. Laundromat, basic  11:02 Help ...

Operating the tumble dryer 21 Laundromat Logo int.time / Laundromat Logo ext. time  11:02      Help 4 time programs with differenttemperature levels are available forselection. -   Temperature level cold -   Temperature level low -   Temperature level medium -   Temperature level high Laun...

Initial commissioning 22  Risk of injury or damage to property due to improper installation.Incorrect installation of the tumbledryer can lead to personal injury ordamage to property.Before commissioning the tumbledryer for the first time, make sure ithas been installed and connectedcorrectly. See ...

Initial commissioning 23 Reference to externalappliances A reference to external hardwareappears.  Confirm with the OK sensor control. Connect the XCI box or XCI-ADaccessory unit before using theappliance for the first time.Alternatively, slide a communicationmodule into the slot on the back of the...

Initial commissioning 24 Confirming the time request The following question appears in thedisplay: Remove the clock display?  Touch the Yes or No  sensor control. If you select Yes , the system will skip the Clock display  setting. If you select No , the display will switch to the Clock display  se...

Initial commissioning 25 Setting up a payment system If you wish to set up a payment system,read the “Payment system” section ofthe “Supervisor level” chapter. Thesesettings can only be changed duringthe initial commissioning process. If youwish to change the settings after thecommissioning process,...

1. Notes on correct laundry care 26 Washing - Heavily soiled laundry must be washed particularly thoroughly. Usesufficient detergent and select a hightemperature. If in doubt, wash theitems several times. - New, colored items must be washed thoroughly and separately. Do not drythese items with light...

2. Loading the tumble dryer 27 Loading the laundry Textiles may be damaged.Before loading, read “1. Notes oncorrect laundry care”.  Open the door.  Load the laundry. Textiles may be damaged.When closing the door, make surethat laundry does not get trapped inthe door opening. Do not overload the dr...

3. Selecting a program 28 Switching on the tumble dryer  Press the   button . The drum lighting will come on. The drum lighting will automatically goout after a few minutes and/or afterthe start of a program to save energy. Selecting a program  11:02    Programs Favorites Supervisor Help  The...

4. Selecting program settings 29 Main menu for a program Selecting the drying level The pre-set drying level for manyprograms can be changed if required.Different drying levels are availabledepending on the program. OK Overview  not selected  Cottons 11:02 kg Drying level Extras 1:56 h Weight Norm...

4. Selecting program settings 30 Selecting extra options The drying programs can beaugmented with various extra options. OK Overview  not selected  Cottons 11:02 kg Drying level Extras 1:56 h Weight Normal 8,0  Touch the Extras  sensor control.  11:02 Gentle tumble Anti-crease   Extras OK  To...

5. Starting a program 31 Payment system Tip: If your machine is connected to a payment system, the amount ofpayment required will appear in thedisplay. Once the program has started, do notopen the door or cancel the program.Depending on the settings, moneymay be lost in the payment system. Starting ...

6. End of program – removing the laundry 32 End of program The laundry will be cooled down shortlybefore the end of the program. Thelaundry can now be unloaded. - Finish lights up If Anti-crease    * has been selected, the drum rotates in intervals. Thisreduces creasing if the laundry cannotbe remo...

Timer 33 The  Delay start must be activated in the  Supervisor level so that the timer can be selected.Before the program starts, the  Timer can be used to select a program starttime or program end time. Setting the timer  Touch the  Timer  sensor control.  Select the  Finish at , Start in , or  ...

Program chart All weights marked with * are based on the weight of dry laundry. Label Cottons Eco  Maximum 17.6 lb (8 kg)* Items Cotton items such as those described under Cottons, Normal with normal residual moisture. Note - Items are dried to a Normal level only in this program. - The Cottons   ...

Program chart Silks Maximum 2.2 lb (1 kg)* Items Silk garments which are suitable for tumble drying, e.g., blouses andshirts Note - Program for reduced creasing. - Items are not dried completely in this program. - Remove the garments as soon as the program has finished. Toweling Maximum 17.6 lb (8 k...

Program chart Timed drying warm air Maximum 17.6 lb (8 kg)* Items - Voluminous items such as jackets, pillows, sleeping bags, and padded items. - Fabrics made up of multiple layers, e.g., heavy cotton table cloths. - Individual items of laundry, e.g., towels, swimwear, dish towels. Note - For airing...

Program chart Sport Sportswear Maximum 6.6 lb (3 kg)* Items Sportswear that is suitable for drying in a tumble dryer. Note Items are dried to a Normal level only in this program. Outdoor Maximum 5.5 lb (2.5 kg)* Normal, Hand iron plus Items Outdoor clothing which is suitable for drying in a tumble d...

Program chart Soft furnishings Down bedding Maximum 4.4 lb (2 kg)* Items Bedding suitable for tumble drying (duvets or pillows filled withdown or feathers). Note Items are dried to a Normal level only in this program. Tip Feathers have a tendency of developing a strong odor when they arewarm. Allow ...

Program chart Hygiene In the hygiene programs, items will be dried with a temperature that is constantover an extended period (longer temperature-holding time). This kills off micro-organisms such as germs or dust mites and reduces allergens in the laundry.If a hygiene program is canceled early, mic...

Program chart WetCare WetCare Sensitive Maximum 5.5 lb (2.5 kg)* Items Non-washable outerwear Note The garment is briefly dried and fluffed up WetCare Silks Maximum 5.5 lb (2.5 kg)* Normal, Hand iron plus, Hand iron Items Non-washable silk garments which crease easily WetCare Intensive Maximum 5.5 l...

Program chart 43 Special programs You can put together 5 specialprograms and assign your own programnames. Enter these into the tables. Load: Maximum 17.6 lb (8 kg) kg(weight of dry items) Example [ Special program 1 ]  Dry+ Res. moisture program – Final residual moisture   : -  6% – Extra drying ti...

Changing the program sequence 44 Payment system Opening the door or canceling theprogram after it has started may causea loss of credit (depending on how thetumble dryer was set up*). * Either during the commissioningprocess or subsequently, TechnicalService can reset the payment systemso that progr...

Fragrance flacon 45 Inserting a fragrance flacon Fragrance flacons (optionalaccessories) can be used to give yourlaundry a pleasant scent.  Risk of fire and damage to the health if fragrance flacons are usedincorrectly.The leaked fragrance can damageyour health if it comes into contactwith your bod...

Fragrance flacon 47 Opening the fragrance flacon Before drying, you can select theintensity of the fragrance.  Turn the outer ring clockwise: Thefurther you open the fragrance flacon,the more intense the fragrance. Damp laundry and longer dryingdurations with sufficient heat transferare needed for ...

Fragrance flacon 48 Removing/replacing thefragrance flacon  Turn the outer ring counterclockwiseuntil markers  a and  b line up.  Replace the fragrance flacon with anew one. When not in use, you can store thefragrance flacon in its originalpackaging. Fragrance flacons are available toorder from Mi...

Cleaning and care 49 When to clean This tumble dryer is equipped with amulti-stage filter system, whichconsists of lint filters (1.) and a filter inthe toe-kick (2.).This filter system collects all lintgenerated during the drying process. Failure to clean the filter regularly couldincrease drying ti...

Cleaning and care 50 2. Cleaning the toe-kick filter The filter in the toe-kick is behind thelint-filter flap on the bottom left. Normal use Always clean the appliance wheneverprompted to do so in the display.Various messages can be displayed: Clean the lint filter and rinse the plinth filter.Rinse ...

Cleaning and care 51 3. Cleaning the bottom-right grille/heat exchanger for heat dissipation Clean only when Open bottom right grille, clean the heat exchanger appears in the display. The bottom-right grille can be removed.This covers the heat exchanger for heatdissipation.  Keep the room where the...

Cleaning and care 52 Cleaning the lint filters This tumble dryer has 2 lint filters inthe loading area. The upper and lowerlint filters trap lint produced during thedrying process. Removing the fragrance flacon The intensity of the fragrance will bediminished if the lint filters and the toe-kick fil...

Cleaning and care 53 Cleaning the lint filters and air-flowopenings thoroughly If the drying duration has becomelonger or the surface of the filters isvisibly compacted with lint, you shouldcarry out the following cleaningprocedure. Cleaning the lint filters while dry  Pull the upper lint filter fo...

Cleaning and care 54 Cleaning the lint filters with water  Rinse the filter surfaces throughunder warm running water.  Wipe the smooth plastic surfaces ofboth lint filters with a damp cloth toclean them. Wet lint filters could causeoperational faults while drying.Shake the lint filters thoroughly ...

Cleaning and care 55 Cleaning the toe-kick filter The lint filter in the toe-kick collectsfiner lint, hair, and detergent residuesthat have got through the surfaces ofthe lint filters. Removing the lint filter  Reach behind the catch with yourfinger.  Open the lint-filter flap.  Use the handle to...

Cleaning and care 56 Cleaning the lint filter with water  Clean the filter thoroughly underrunning water.  Squeeze the filter very carefullyseveral times as you rinse it.  Rinse the filter until all visible residueshave been removed.  Damage caused by a insufficiently cleaned or damaged lintfilt...

Cleaning and care 57 Deformation Deformations indicate that the filter hasbecome blocked and worn bycontinuous use. Cracks, tears, indentations Lint will blow into the heat exchangerthrough cracks and tears and will causeobstruction. Indentations indicate that the filter hasbecome blocked and worn b...

Cleaning and care 58 Cleaning the filter insert (in thetoe-kick) The surface of the filter in the filterinsert is visible after removing the lintfilter in the toe-kick. This filter surfacemust only be cleaned if there is a visibleaccumulation of lint.  Carefully vacuum up any visible lint orsoiling...

Cleaning and care 59 Checking the cooling fins on the heatexchanger  Danger of injury caused by touching the cooling fins.You could cut yourself.Do not touch the cooling fins withyour hands. After removing the filter insert, visuallycheck the cooling fins on the heatexchanger. Check for any accumul...

Cleaning and care 62 Cleaning the bottom-rightgrille/heat exchanger The heat exchanger's cooling finsbehind the grille can become blockedwith dust and dirt drawn in from thesurrounding area. Removing the grille  Open the lint-filter flap. Open the bottom-right grille, e.g.,using a spoon handle.  I...

Cleaning and care 63 Cleaning the cooling fins  Check whether the cooling fins areclogged.  Danger of injury caused by touching the cooling fins.You could cut yourself.Do not touch the cooling fins withyour hands. If there is visible soiling:  Carefully vacuum up any visible lint orsoiling. Use a...

Cleaning and care 64 Cleaning the tumble dryer Disconnect the tumble dryer from theelectrical supply.  Damage caused by the use of unsuitable care products.Unsuitable care products coulddamage plastic surfaces and otherparts.Do not use any solvents, abrasivecleaners, glass cleaners, or all-purpose ...

Frequently Asked Questions With the help of the following guide minor faults in the performance of themachine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remediedwithout contacting the Service Department. This guide may help you to find the reason for the fault, and how to correct it....

Frequently Asked Questions Messages in the display Message Possible cause and solution  Open bottom rightgrille, clean the heatexchanger The heat exchanger’s cooling fins behind the grillecan become blocked with dust and dirt drawn in fromthe surrounding area and the airways can becomeblocked with ...

Frequently Asked Questions Unsatisfactory drying results Problem Possible cause and solution The laundry is not suffi-ciently dry. The load consisted of different types of fabric.  Finish drying using the Timed drying warm air program. Large items of laundryhave rolled up, causinga problem. The ind...

Frequently Asked Questions The drying-cycle duration is very long Problem Possible cause and solution The drying processgoes on too long oreven switches off*. The room where the tumble dryer is located is toowarm.  Ventilate the room thoroughly. Detergent residue, hair, and fine lint can clog thefi...

Frequently Asked Questions General problems with the tumble dryer Problem Possible cause and solution You can hear buzzing orhumming operatingnoises. This is not a fault. The compressor (heat pump) isoperating.These noises are quite normal and can be heardwhen the compressor is operating. The drum l...

Frequently Asked Questions 72 Reactivating the plinth filter You can reactivate one or more dirtyplinth filters in the washing machine.You will then be able to use the plinthfilter again for a reasonable period oftime.  Wash the plinth filter(s) separately,not with any laundry items. Do notadd any ...

Customer Service 73 Contact in the event of a fault In the event of a fault which you cannotremedy yourself, please contact yourMiele dealer or Miele Customer Service. You can book a Miele Service Callonline at www.miele.com/service. Contact information for MieleCustomer Service can be found at thee...

Installation instructions Alteration rights reserved.Visit our website for all the current product specifications, technical applianceinformation, and warranty information. To avoid accidents or damage to the appliance, please read these instructionsbefore installing and/or using it. 74

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS , WARNING - Risk of Fire  To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.  Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.  Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local cod...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  The installation of this unit in non stationary locations (e.g. ships) must be performed by a qualified installer or service agency, in strictaccordance with national and local safety regulations and standards.  Do not install the machine in rooms where temperatures ...

Installation and connection *INSTALLATION* 77 Front view a Drain hose for condensed water b Control panel c Lint-filter flap for the filter in the toe-kick – (open only when a prompt appears in the display) d 4 height-adjustable screw feet e Power cord f Door g Bottom-right grille = Air-coolingopeni...

Installation and connection *INSTALLATION* Rear view a Interface for communicating withexternal appliances b Power cord c Recesses under the protruding lid fortransporting the appliance d Module slot (for externalcommunication module) e Drain hose for condensed water 78

Installation and connection *INSTALLATION* 79 Installation locations All measurements are in inch (mm). The distances between the machineand the wall are recommendations tohelp make it easier to carry out servicework. If installation space is limited, themachine can also be pushed up againstthe wall...

Installation and connection *INSTALLATION* 80 Transporting the tumble dryerto its installation site  Damage caused by incorrect transportation of the tumble dryer.If the tumble dryer tips over, there isa danger of injury to people anddamage to property.Ensure that the tumble dryer is stableduring t...

Installation and connection *INSTALLATION* 81 Installation Ensure that no closeable door,sliding door, or an oppositely hingeddoor is installed that would hinderthe door of the dryer being opened inany way. Downtime after installation  Damage caused by switching the appliance on too soon.This can d...

Installation and connection *INSTALLATION* 82 Room ventilation - Air drawn in for use in the drying process will be warm when it isexpelled back into the room. Youmust therefore ensure that the roomis sufficiently ventilated, particularly ifthe dryer is located in a small room. - Make sure that the ...

Installation and connection *INSTALLATION* 83 Drain hose for condensedwater The condensed water is pumped awaythrough the drain hose which islocated at the back of the dryer. Laying the drain hose  Damage to the drain hose due to incorrect handling.The drain hose can suffer damageand leak.Do not pu...

Installation and connection *INSTALLATION* 84 Electrical connection This description applies to tumbledryers both with and without anelectrical plug. The following applies to tumble dryerswith an electrical plug: - This tumble dryer is supplied with a power cord and plug ready forconnection. - The e...

Technical data Height 2' 9 7/16" (850 mm) Width 1' 11 7/16" (596 mm) Width (only for appliances with astainless steel lid) 1' 11 13/16" (605 mm) Depth 2' 3 9/16" (777 mm) Depth with door open 3' 10 7/8" (1191 mm) Weight 165 lb (75 kg) Drum volume 34.3 gal (130 l) Load quantity 17...

Supervisor level 86 Opening the supervisor level  11:02    Programs Favorites Supervisor Help  Touching the   sensor control takes you to the supervisor level. Access via code The supervisor level is accessed usinga code. Factory default: The code is 000 . Change code You can alter the supervi...

Supervisor level 87 Language entry The display can be set to one ofseveral different user languages. Thissetting allows you to determine howlanguages can be selected. You can change the language asfollows: International 6 languages are available. The   sensor control is not active. Note the setting...

Supervisor level 88 Clock display After selecting the clock format, youcan set the time of day. Clock format - Factory default: 24-hour display - 12-hour display - No clock Set - The time can be set. Date The date can be set after selecting thedate format. - Date format The date can be shown startin...

Supervisor level 89 Display off status The display switches off to saveenergy; only the Start/Stop  sensor control flashes slowly. You can changethis setting. Changing this setting leads to increasedenergy consumption. - Off No switching off - On (10 min.) Not curr.prog. The display will remain on w...

Supervisor level 90 Memory The tumble dryer saves the settingsthat were selected last for a dryingprogram (drying level and/or extraoption, or the duration for someprograms). - Factory default: Off - On Temperature unit You can select the unit for thetemperature display. - Factory default:  °C / Cel...

Supervisor level 91 Program selection Controls You can select whether the tumbledryer is operated as a “laundromat”machine. Shortcuts are the easiestway to operate the machine.Operating staff are unable to changepre-set programs. Tip: Start by configuring all necessary settings and changes to the tu...

Supervisor level 92 - Laundromat Logo int. time 4 time programs* with differenttemperature levels are time-controlled via the tumble dryer’selectronic. The maximum laundryweight is 17.6 lb (8 kg) kg. The set value indicates the maximumprogram duration and can bemodified by the user. * The maximum pr...

Supervisor level 93 Favorite programs After switching on, you can also selecta program via:    Favorites . 12 programs can be stored asfavorites based on your own prioritiesand requirements. These favorite programs will also bemade available in the - Laundromat Logo - Laundromat, basic control opti...

Supervisor level 94 Special programs You can put together 5 specialresidual-moisture or time-controlledprograms and assign your ownprogram names. First, enter the program name.  Select the special program you wantto change. The Save as  menu opens.  Use the letters and symbols belowthe line to ent...

Supervisor level 95 Timed drying - Running time : 1–120 minutes - Temperature  (Process air): cold – 158°F (70°C) - Drum rotation main direction : 0–600 seconds - Drum reversal : 0–600 seconds - Cooling down temp.  (Process air): 104-131°F (40–55°C) - Anti-crease – Drum rotation main direction : 0–5...

Supervisor level 96 Process technology Anti-crease At the end of the program, the drumwill continue to rotate at intervals if thelaundry is not removed immediately. Changing this setting leads to increasedenergy consumption. The setting   can be switched off or a time between 1 and 12 hours can bes...

Supervisor level 97 Service Clean out the airways The tumble dryer's electroniccalculates the degree at which lint ordetergent residue in the lint filters andair ducts are impairing performance. Amessage to check the contaminationappears. You can decide at what levelof lint this reminder should be e...

Supervisor level 98 External applications Peak load signal External hardware is connected via theMiele XCI Box. The peak-load negotiation functionenables the tumble dryer to beconnected to an energy-managementsystem. When a signal is registered,the tumble dryer's heater is switchedoff for a short pe...

Supervisor level 99 WiFi / LAN Control the networking of your tumbledryer. - Setup This message only appears if thetumble dryer has not yet beenconnected to a WiFi network. - Deactivate (visible when the network is activated) The network remains set up; the WiFifunction is switched off. - Activate (...

Supervisor level 100 Network time The date and time can besynchronized over the network. - Off The date and time are notsynchronized over the network. - As master The machines are in a network butare not connected to the Internet. Amachine is declared as the masterand sends data to the slave applian...

Supervisor level 101 Remote Update The RemoteUpdate function is used forupdating the software in your tumbledryer. Factory default: On If you do not install a RemoteUpdate,you can continue to use your tumbledryer in the usual way. However, Mielerecommends installing RemoteUpdates. Activation The Rem...

Supervisor level 102 Machine parameters Legal Information Open Source Licenses You can view information here. Copyrights and licenses for operatorand control software Miele uses their own and third partysoftware which is not subject to any so-called open source license for theoperation and control o...

Supervisor level 103 External program lock The control unit has an option to blockprograms. Programs are blocked byan external system via the COMinterface. A program can be blockedbased on the available time or theavailable account balance, orgenerally. - Factory default: Off - On Feedback sig. to p...

Supervisor level 104 Debounce time In coin-box mode, the debounce timefor the minimum payment signal thatmust be applied can be adjusted. - Factory default: Short For coin boxes where the falling coingenerates the paid pulse. - Long For central control units on a 230 Vbasis. Pay system override time...