Miele TWL780WP EcoSpeed&Steam&9kg - User Manual

Caring for the environment 6 Disposing of the packaging ma-terial The packaging material is used for hand-ling and protects the appliance fromtransport damage. The packaging ma-terial used is selected from materialswhich are environmentally friendly fordisposal and can generally be recycled.Recyclin...

Warnings and safety instructions 7 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 8  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 themanufacturer's care label as being suitable for tumble drying. If usingdry cleaning kits, do so at your own risk, and follow the instru...

Warnings and safety instructions 11  The accessibility of the plug must always be ensured, in order to disconnect the tumble dryer from the mains.  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 asufficient flo...

Warnings and safety instructions 12  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 clean...

Warnings and safety instructions 14  Always keep the area around the tumble dryer free of dust and fluff.Dust drawn into the tumble dryer can cause blockages in the heat ex-changer over time. Using a fragrance flacon (optional accessory)  Only use genuine Miele original fragrance flacons.  The fr...

Warnings and safety instructions 15 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 16 Control panel           a Display The following values are shown onthe display and/or selected from it:1. The programme names, the drying level, and the duration of the se-lected programme. 2. The individual values for selected extras and settings. b Sensors ...

Operating the tumble dryer 17 i    PerfectDry indicator The PerfectDry indicator flashes after the programme has started andswitches off when the programmerunning time is displayed. The Per- fectDry system measures the resid- ual moisture of the laundry. In pro-grammes with selectable dryinglevels,...

Operating the tumble dryer 18 Display The basic display shows the followingfor a drying level programme: OK   Extra dry 0:55 - The selected drying level and the ex- pected programme duration. - The drying level reached after the start of the programme and the remainingprogramme duration. The basic...

Before using for the first time 19 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...

Before using for the first time 20 Availability of the WiFi connection The WiFi connection shares a frequencyrange with other appliances (includingmicrowave ovens and remote controltoys). This can give rise to sporadic oreven complete connection failures.Therefore, the availability of featuredfuncti...

Before using for the first time 21 The welcome tone will sound and thewelcome screen will light up. Setting the language You will be asked to select the languageyou require for the display. It is possibleto change the language at any time bysetting the programme selector to the Further programmes/ ...

Before using for the first time 22 You will require a WPS-compatiblerouter for the Connect via WPS  connec- tion type.  Activate the WPS function on yourrouter within 2 minutes. If the connection is successful, the fol-lowing will appear in the display: OK   Connection OK   Confirm with OK . Co...

Energy saving tips 23 Energy saving tips 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 extendedunnecessarily. - Make sure your laundry is spun at the maximum spin speed ...

Energy saving tips 24 Feedback You can view information about the en-ergy consumption of your tumble dryerwith the  sensor. The following information will appear inthe display: - An estimate of the energy consump- tion before the programme begins. - The actual energy consumption during the programm...

1. Notes on correct laundry care 25 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 26 Drying Tip: See the “Programme chart”, which contains everything you need to knowabout programmes and load sizes.- Always observe the maximum recom- mended load size for each pro-gramme. This will mean that the en-ergy consumption for the amount oflaundry is at it...

2. Load the tumble dryer 27 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. Selecting a programme 28 Switching on the tumble dryer The dryer is switched on by selecting aprogramme, and switched off by turningthe programme selector to the  posi- tion.  Turn the programme selector to a pro-gramme. When a programme is selected, theprogramme name and the maximumload (weigh...

3. Selecting a programme 29 2. Selecting further programmes/   Turn the programme selector to Fur- ther programmes/  . You can select the programme you wantvia the display.  Touch the   sensor controls until the programme you want appears inthe display. OK    Warm air  Confirm the programm...

3. Selecting a programme 30 4. Selecting Wash2Dry    Once the wash cycle has ended,place the clean laundry in the tumbledryer.  Turn the programme selector to Wash2Dry    .    Please wait lights up in the display of the tumble dryer while the wash pro-gramme is running. Once the washing machine...

4. Selecting programme settings 31 Selecting the drying level Check the “Programme chart” to seewhich programme you can select a dry-ing level for and which drying levelmeets your requirements. OK   Extra dry 0:55  Touch the  or  sensors to select a drying level. HygieneDry drying level Tip: Th...

4. Selecting programme settings 32 Selecting the running time fortime programmes The programme running time can be se-lected in 10-minute increments. Programmes: Cool air : 20 min – 1:00 h Warm air : 20 min – 2:00 h Basket programme : 40 min – 2:30 h OK   2:00  To select the running time, touch t...

4. Selecting programme settings 33  Delay start/SmartStart Delay start With the delay start function, you canchoose when you want the programmeto start.This function is active when the SmartGrid is switched off. The hours can be set from 00 to 24 . The minutes can be set in 15 minute incre-ments fr...

4. Selecting programme settings 34 SmartStart The SmartStart function lets youdefine a time period during which yourtumble dryer will start automatically.The appliance will start on receipt of asignal, e.g. from your energy supplier,that indicates that the electricity tariffis particularly economica...

5. Starting a programme 35 Starting the programme  Touch the flashing Start/Add laundry sensor control. The Start/Add laundry sensor control will light up and Drying appears in the display. Notes If a delay start time has been selected,then this will count down in the timedisplay. At the end of the...

6. End of programme - unload the drum 36 End of programme The programme is finished when Finish/ Anti-crease , Finish/Cooling down or Finished appears in the display. The Start/Add laundry control light goes out. The tumble dryer will switch off auto-matically 15 minutes after the end of theAnti-cre...

Programme chart 37 All weights marked with * are based on the weight of dry laundry. Programmes on the control panel 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....

Programme chart 38 Cottons max.  9 kg* HygieneDry Use for - Cottons and linen fabric which will be in direct contact with the skin, e.g. underwear, baby clothes, bed linen, towelling. - Other hard-wearing fabrics with special hygiene requirements. Tip - Use for special hygiene requirements. - Reduce...

Programme chart 40 Steam care max.  1 kg* Normal, Hand iron   Use for - All items made of cotton or linen - For minimum iron items made of cotton, mixed or synthetic fibre. For example, cotton trousers, anoraks and shirts. Tip - For dampening fabrics before ironing - For smoothing fabrics that are ...

Programme chart 41 Further programmes Warm air max.  9 kg* Use for - Multi-layered fabrics whose layers have different drying character- istics, e.g. jackets, pillows, sleeping bags and other bulky items. - For drying individual items, e.g. bath towels, bathing costumes and tea towels. Tip Do not se...

Programme chart 42 Automatic plus max.  5 kg* Normal +, Normal, Hand iron    , Hand iron    Use for Mixed loads of garments suitable for the Cottons and Minimum iron programmes. Pillows 1-2 pillows 40 x 80 cm or 1 pillow 80 x 80 cm HygieneDry, Normal Use for Pillows suitable for drying in a tumbl...

Programme chart 43 Silks handcare max.  1 kg* Use for Silk garments which are suitable for drying in the tumble dryer, e.g.blouses and shirts Note - This programme reduces creasing. Items are not dried completely by this programme. - Remove the garments as soon as the programme has finished. Denim m...

Extras 44 The drying programmes can be aug-mented with various extra options. Certain combinations of extra optionsare not possible. DryFresh The Normal drying level can be used to freshen up clothing that is clean and drywithout wetting it.The function is slightly less effectivewhen used with fabri...

Extras 45 PowerFresh This option can be used to freshen upclothing that is clean and dry by usingsteam.The fabrics are moistened automatically.As the item is dried, the heat from thegenerated water vapour is transferred tothe item strategically so that odour mo-lecules in the fabric can be freed mor...

Extras 46 Drying programme overview - Extras DryFresh DryCare 40 PowerFresh Buzzer Cottons  – – – X Cottons X X X X Minimum iron X X X X Delicates –  – X Woollens handcare – – – X Shirts X X X X Bed linen – – – X Steam care – – – X Pre-ironing –  – X Warm air – X – X Outerwear –  – X Proofing – ...

Changing the programme sequence 47 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,    Cannot be changed will light up in the display. This indica...

Condensed water container 48 Emptying the condensed watercontainer The condensed water is collected inthe condensed water container.Empty the condensed water containerafter every drying programme. When the maximum level in the con-densed water container is reached, thefollowing message will light up...

Condensed water container 49 Filling the condensed watercontainer When certain programmes are beingused, condensed water generated dur-ing drying is recycled and sprayed intothe drum via a spray nozzle. The condensed water container musttherefore be filled to at least the ―min― mark. Otherwise, this...

Fragrance flacon 50 FragranceDos Fragrance flacons (optional accessor-ies) can be used to give your laundry apleasant scent.This dryer has 2 places for insertingfragrance flacons. This gives you achoice of how to use them. - You can use both positions if you wish to change from one scent to another....

Fragrance flacon 51 Inserting the fragrance flacon  Open the door of the tumble dryer. The fragrance flacon is inserted in theupper fluff filter. They can be fitted onthe left and the right hand side nextthe opener.  Open the cover using the tab until thetab is right at the top as shown. To preven...

Fragrance flacon 52  Turn the outer ring  clockwise a little. The fragrance flacon can slip out.Turn the outer ring in such a way thatmarkers  and  line up. Opening the fragrance flacon Before drying, you can select the intens-ity of the fragrance.  Turn the outer ring clockwise: the fur-ther y...

Fragrance flacon 53 Removing /replacing the fra-grance flacon    Turn the outer ring counter-clockwiseuntil markers a and b line up.  Replace the fragrance flacon with anew one. When not in use, you can store the fra-grance flacon in its original packaging. Fragrance flacons are available to ord...

Cleaning and care 54 Fluff filters This tumble dryer has 2 fluff filters in theloading area of the door. Both fluff filterstrap fluff produced during the dryingprocess. Clean the fluff filters after each dryingprogramme. This prevents an exten-sion of the programme running time.Also clean the fluff ...

Cleaning and care 56  Use a vacuum cleaner with a longcrevice nozzle attached to remove anyvisible fluff from the upper air flowopenings. 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 57 Cleaning the plinth filter Clean the plinth filter when the pro-gramme running time is longer thanusual or if the following message lightsup in the display: Clean the plinth filter. See   To clear the message, confirm with OK . Removing the plinth filter  Press the round, ind...

Cleaning and care 58 Tip: To speed up the removal of residue from the surface, run a water jet vertic-ally over the front of the plinth filter.  Squeeze the plinth filter very carefullyseveral times as you rinse it.  Rinse the entire plinth filter thor-oughly until all visible residue hasbeen remo...

Cleaning and care 59  Push the plinth filter in completely. This will push in the right-hand guide pinat the same time.

Cleaning and care 60 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 plinth fil-ter or when the heat ...

Problem solving guide 61 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 63 Messages in the display Message Cause and remedy 000 Access via a code has been activated.  Enter the code and confirm the entry. Deactivate thecode if you do not wish this message to appear inthe display the next time the appliance is switchedon. Finish/Cooling down The la...

Problem solving guide 64 Unsatisfactory drying results Problem Cause and remedy The DryCare 40 Extra is not drying the laundrysufficiently. The room where the tumble dryer is located is toowarm. This has caused the DryCare process to finishprematurely.  Ventilate the room thoroughly.  To fully dry...

Problem solving guide 65 The drying cycle duration is very long Problem Cause and remedy The drying process goeson too long or evenswitches 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 66 General problems with the tumble dryer Problem Cause and remedy You can hear buzzing orhumming operatingnoises. The compressor (heat pump) is operating. Or youhave selected a programme which sprays condensedwater into the drum.  No action required. These noises are quite no...

Problem solving guide 67 Problem Cause and remedy The drum lighting doesnot come on. To save energy, the drum lighting goes out automatic-ally after a set time and after the programme starts.  Switch the dryer off and then on again.  To switch the drum lighting on, open the door of thetumble dryer...

Problem solving guide 68 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 70 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...

Problem solving guide 71 Cleaning the fluff filter in thecondensed water container When certain programmes are beingused, water is taken from the con-densed water container and sprayedinto the drum. The spray jet can some-times stop working. The fluff filter inthe condensed water container isclogged...

Problem solving guide 72 Replacing the condensed waterspray jet When certain programmes are beingused, water is taken from the con-densed water container and sprayedinto the drum. The spray jet can some-times stop working. Limescale depos-its have built up on the spray jet. Remove the spray jet (opt...

Service 73 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 you can-not remedy yourself, please contactyour Miele dealer or the Miele Cus-tomer Service Department. You ca...

Service 74 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* 75 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* 76 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* 77 Installation Levelling the tumble dryer Ensure that no closeable door, slidingdoor or oppositely hinged door is in-stalled 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* 78 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* 79 Additional installation require-ments Slot-in This tumble dryer is suitable for pushingunder a worktop. Appliance defect due to a build-up ofheat.Make sure there is adequate room forwarm air from the dryer to be direc-ted away. - The appliance lid cannot be removed.- T...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 80 External condensed water out-let Note When drying is in progress, condensedwater is pumped into the condensedwater container through the drain hosewhich is located at the back of thedryer. The condensed water can also be ex-ternally drained away via the drain hoseat th...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 81 There will be a small amount of residualwater left in the drain hose. Have a con-tainer ready to collect this.  Pull the drain hose off its connection(light arrow).  Pull the hose out of the holders (darkarrow) and unwind it.  Allow any residual water to run into ac...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 83 Changing the door hinging You can change the door hinging onthis tumble dryer yourself. For safety reasons the tumble dryermust be disconnected from the elec-tricity supply before changing thedoor hinging. You will need: - a Torx T20 and T30 screwdriver- a flat head sc...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 84  Turn the door lock through 180°.    Press the door lock into openings  on the opposite side of the dooropening.  Adjust the position of the door lock sothat the screw holes line up withthose in the front panel of the dryer  .  Secure the door lock with the two...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 85  Insert the lock catch into the newcover supplied with the dryer.  Place this new cover to one side fornow. 4. Dismantle the door hinge from thedoor The door hinge cover must be unclippedfrom position  and then removed.   1. 2.  Use a screwdriver to press downgen...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 86 5. Change over the door hinge on thedoor The door hinge is secured to the doorwith 2 angled rods. These rods need tobe removed with a screwdriver orpointed pliers.   Insert the end of the screwdriverblade under rod  and rotate it so it is in an upright position. Do ...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 87 You now need the new door hingecover supplied with the tumble dryer.  1. 2.  Fit new door hinge cover  and clip it into position. 6. Change the lock catch on the door  You now need the new lock catch cover supplied with the dryer whichyou have already fitted with t...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 88 Refitting 7. Refit the door  Press the rubber seal back into thegrove on the door.  Position the door in front of the dryer.  Fit the base of the door hinge with its2 pins into the openings on the dryer. The base of the door hinge must beflush with the front panel o...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 89 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 a...

Technical data 90 Height 850 mm Width 596 mm Depth 643 mm Depth with door open 1077 mm Suitable for pushing under a worktop Yes Suitable for stacking Yes Weight approx. 62 kg Drum volume 120 litres Load size 9.0 kg (weight of dry laundry) Capacity of condensed water container 4.8 l Hose length 1.49 ...

Technical data 91 Data sheet for household tumble driers In acc. with delegated regulation (EU) No. 392/2012 MIELE Model name/identifier TWL 780 WP Rated capacity 1 9,0 kg Type of tumble drier (Air-vented / condenser) - / ● Energy efficiency class A+++ (most efficient) to D (least efficient) A+++ We...

Technical data 92 6 For the standard cotton programme at full load. EU Conformity declaration Miele hereby declares that this heat-pump tumble dryer complies with Directive2014/53/EU. The complete text of the EU declaration of conformity is available from one of thefollowing internet addresses: - Pr...

Settings 94 Accessing the settings menu You can alter the tumble dryer's elec-tronics to suit changing requirementswith the settings. The settings can be altered at anytime.  Turn the programme selector to Fur- ther programmes/  . OK    Warm air  Touch the   sensor control once. The following...

Settings 95 Language  The display can be set to appear in oneof several different languages. The flag  after the word Language (Sprache in German) acts as a guide incase a language which is not under-stood has been set.The language selected is saved. Drying levels You can alter the drying levels f...

Settings 96 Keypad tone Each touch of a sensor is confirmedwith an audible tone. Selection - Off (factory default setting) -        (quiet) -        (loud) If a selection is not allowed, a negativetone sounds. Buzzer volume The buzzer sounds to let you know theprogramme has finished. ...

Settings 97 Conductivity This setting is only relevant for regionswith very soft water. Very soft water can result in unsatis-factory drying results.You should only select this setting ifthe water used for washing the laun-dry is extremely soft with a conduct-ivity reading (electrical conductivity)l...

Settings 98 Code The code prevents your dryer beingused without your knowledge. Selection - Activate The code is 250 and can be activated.If the code has been activated, youhave to enter the code after switchingthe dryer on. Otherwise the dryer can-not be operated. - Deactivate For using the dryer w...

Settings 99 Disp. switch-off stat. To save energy, the display and sensorcontrols will go out after 10 minutes.The Start/Add laundry button flashes slowly. You can change this setting. Selection - On (default setting) The display will go out (after10 minutes): – if a programme is not selected after ...

Settings 100 Programme info The programme names and load size,which are lit in the display when theprogramme is selected with the pro-gramme selector, can be switched off. Selection - Off (programme name and load size are not displayed) - Programme name The load size does not appear in the display. ...

Settings 101 Remote control The Remote control setting is only vis- ible if the Miele@home setting is set up and activated. Once the Miele@mobile app has beeninstalled on your mobile device, youcan check the status of your tumbledryer from anywhere and start it re-motely. You can also control it re-...

Settings 102 Activation The RemoteUpdate menu option isonly displayed and can only be selec-ted if you have added your tumbledryer to your WiFi network (see“Miele@home” in the “Settings”chapter). Miele’s RemoteUpdate function canonly be used if the tumble dryer is con-nected to a WiFi network and yo...

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