Miele TWV780WPS Heat Pump Tumble Dryer User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- Miele
Table of Contents
Miele TWV780WPS Heat Pump Tumble Dryer
Using for the first time
Before commissioning the tumble dryer for the first time, make sure it has
been installed correctly. Connect it correctly.
Please read the separate operating instructions supplied with the appliance.
Damage caused by switching the appliance on too soon.
The heat pump can be damaged.
After setting up the tumble dryer, wait for at least one hour before starting
a drying programme.
Switching on the tumble dryer
Press the sensor.
The welcome screen will light up.
The display will guide you step by step through the initial commissioning
process.
For further information, please refer to the separate operating instructions.
Energy savings
By taking these measures, you can reduce energy consumption:
- Spin the laundry at the maximum spin speed in the washing machine
- Dry a full load size
- Ventilate well at high room temperature
- Clean the fluff filters.
Operation
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sensor
Takes you back one level in the menu. -
Touch display
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tart/Stop sensor
Touching the Start/Stop sensor starts the selected programme or cancels a programme that has already started. The programme can be started as soon as the sensor is flashing on and off. The sensor lights up constantly once the programme has started. -
Optical interface
For service technicians. -
For service technicians.
For switching the tumble dryer on and off. The tumble dryer switches off automatically to save energy. This occurs 15 minutes after the end of the programme/Anti-crease phase, or after being switched on if no further selection is made.
Main menu
After switching on the tumble dryer, the main menu will appear in the display. You can access all important sub-menus from the main menu. Touch the sensor at any time to return to the main menu. Values that have not yet been confirmed are not saved when you return to the main menu.
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Programmes
For selecting drying programmes. -
Favourites
You can save your own customised drying programmes. -
Wash2Dry
A drying programme tailored to the laundry is set in conjunction with the connected washing machine. -
MobileStart
With MobileControl you can operate your tumble dryer remotely with the Miele App. -
Drying assistant
The Drying assistant guides you step by step so that you can select the optimum drying programme for your laundry. -
Settings
You can alter the tumble dryer’s electronics to suit changing requirements in the Settings menu.
Operating the touch display
Scrolling through menus
You can scroll to the right or the left by swiping your finger across the
screen. The orange scroll bar under the pictures shows that there are
additional options to choose from.
Options
Touch an option in the menu to select it. If there are multiple options, the
selected option will be highlighted in orange.
Pull-down menu
Touch the top edge of the screen in the middle and drag down with your finger.
Drying
Preparing the laundry
Damage due to foreign objects which were not removed from the laundry.
Foreign objects can melt, burn, or explode.
- Remove foreign objects (e.g. detergent dispenser, loose bra hangers, lighter and all objects) from the laundry.
- Fasten duvet covers and pillow cases to prevent small items from being rolled up inside them.
Care symbols in textiles
- Do not tumble dry
- Suitable for tumble drying
- DryCare 40 or Gentle tumble
- Ironing (••• hot, •• moderate, • warm)
Loading the tumble dryer
Do not overload the drum. Overloading can give a disappointing drying result and cause unnecessary wear and tear to the laundry. It can also cause more creasing.
- Loosen the laundry.
- Open the tumble dryer door.
- Check that the drum is empty.
- Load the laundry in the drum.
- Insert the fragrance flacon.
If you are drying without a fragrance capsule, close both sockets. Slide the tab of each slider downwards (arrows).
- Shut the door with a gentle swing.
Risk of damage to laundry. When closing the door, make sure that laundry does not get trapped in the door opening.
- Condensed water container
- Door
- Control panel
- Plinth filter access panel
- Cold air intake grille
When selecting Wash2Dry
After the programme has finished in the washing machine, the tumble dryer display will show the most appropriate drying programme for the laundry.
- Once the wash programme has ended, place the clean laundry in the tumble dryer and close the door.
- To start the programme, all you need to do is press the Start/Stop sensor on the tumble dryer.
Selecting a programme
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Touch the Programmes sensor
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Scroll to the right of the display until the programme you want appears.
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Touch the sensor for that programme.
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You can change the drying level or the Duration (only in timed drying programmes).
The display will change to show the Overview menu. There are 4 further ways of selecting a programme.
- The Wash2Dry function
- Favourites
- Drying assistant
- MobileStart
Selecting programme settings
Useful tip: The condensed water container must be filled to use certain
programmes.
Selecting the drying level
Drying levels can be selected for certain programmes as per the “Programme
chart”.
- Touch the Drying level sensor.
- Scroll in the display until the drying level you want appears.
- Touch the sensor for the drying level.
Useful tip: HygieneDry: reduce laundry load by half.
End of the programme
Selecting the programme duration
You can select a programme duration for the programmes Cool air, Warm air,
Basket programme.
- Touch the Duration sensor (only in the Warm air programme).
- Place your finger on the number that you want to change and move your finger in the desired direction.
- Confirm with the OK sensor.
Selecting an Extra
Extras can be selected as per the “Programme chart”, but are not available for
all drying levels.
- Touch the Extras sensor.
Scroll through the display to see more Extras.
- Touch the sensor for the Extra you want.
- Confirm with the OK sensor.
DryFresh
Refreshing without steam.
Tip: use the DryFresh fragrance flacon, reduce the load size.
PowerFresh
Refresh using steam.
Tip: use the DryFresh fragrance flacon, reduce the load size.
DryCare 40
Gentle temperature for all fabrics that are free of wool and are washable at
temperatures of 40°C and above.
Tip: reduce the amount of laundry for the load.
Gentle tumble
Temperature protection of textiles with the care symbol .
Freshen up
Refreshing of damp textiles.
Tip: use a fragrance flacon.
Quick
Shortening of the programme time, for robust fabrics .
Eco
Energy saving due to reduced compressor power, with an extension of the
programme running time.
Starting the programme
Touch the flashing Start/Stop sensor. The Start/Stop sensor lights up and the
programme starts. When Delay start is being used, the programme duration will
appear after the Delay start time has elapsed.
HygieneDry drying level: the HygieneDry drying process starts at the end of
the normal drying process and must not be interrupted.
Adding or removing laundry
You have forgotten an item of laundry, but the programme has already started.
- Touch the Add laundry* sensor. Add laundry and The door can be opened. light up in the display. The Start/Stop sensor flashes slowly.
- Open the tumble dryer door.
- Add or remove laundry.
- Close the door.
- Touch the Start/Stop sensor.
The programme will start.
- Exceptions
In some cases – for example, during the cooling phase or the Proofing programme –it is not possible to add laundry items.
Cancelling the current programme
You cannot change to another programme once a programme has started. This
prevents the appliance being operated unintentionally.
You will need to cancel the current programme before you can select a new one.
- Touch the Start/Stop sensor.
- Cancel the programme? appears in the display.
- Select Yes.
- Programme cancelled appears in the display.
- Open and close the tumble dryer door.
- Select a programme.
- Touch the Start/Stop sensor.
At the end of the programme
The programme is finished when Finish/Anti-crease appears in the display. The
Start/Stop sensor will no longer light up.
- 10 minutes after the end of the programme the Start/Stop sensor will begin to flash slowly and the display will go out.
- The tumble dryer switches off automatically.
Do not open the tumble dryer door before the end of the programme.
- Open the door.
- Remove the laundry.
Items left in the dryer could be damaged by overdrying when the dryer is used
the next time.
Always remove all items from the drum.
If the dryer is switched on and the door is opened, the drum lighting will
come on. The drum lighting will go out after a few minutes to save energy.
- Switch the tumble dryer off with the sensor.
- Clean the fluff filters.
- Close the drum door.
- Empty the condensed water container.
Emptying the condensed water container
Empty the condensed water container after every drying programme.
The Empty the container or check the drain outlet. indicator will light up if
the maximum level of the condensed water container is reached.
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Open and close the door to deactivate this message.
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Pull out the condensed water container.
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To prevent water running out, hold the condensed water container by the front panel and at the back to keep it in a horizontal position.
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Empty the container.
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Replace the container in the dryer.
Filling the condensed water container
For some programme applications, the condensed water container must be filled
to at least the -min- mark.
With the condensed water draining externally, the condensed water container is
empty. Only fill with commercially available condensed water.
- Fill through the rings of the pouring spout.
To stop the spray jet becoming calcified, only fill with tap water in exceptional circumstances.
FragranceDos
Useful tip: This tumble dryer has 2 sockets for inserting fragrance
flacons. You can use one or both sockets to give your laundry a pleasant
fragrance.
Close the unused socket.
Before using a fragrance flacon, please read “Warning and Safety instructions
-Using a fragrance flacon (optional accessory)” and “Fragrance flacon” in the
operating instructions.
Inserting a fragrance flacon
Marker must be in position .
- Turn the outer ring clockwise a little.
Marker must be in position .
Setting the fragrance intensity
The further you turn the outer ring of the fragrance flacon clockwise, the
more intense the fragrance.
Closing the fragrance flacon
Turn the outer ring anticlockwise until marker is in position .
Removing the fragrance flacon
Turn the outer ring until marker is in position.
Remove the fragrance flacon.
To prevent any fragrance running out of the flacon, do not lay it down on any surface.
- Only store the fragrance flacon in its original packaging.
Programme overview
Cleaning and care
Fluff filter
Removing visible fluff
Clean the 2 fluff filters in the door opening at the end of every programme.
Remove the fragrance flacon.
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Pull the upper fluff filter forwards to remove it.
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Use your fingers or a vacuum cleaner …
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… to remove the fluff from the surface of the filter.
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Push the upper fluff filter back in until it clicks into position.
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Close the door.
Cleaning the fluff filters and air flow openings thoroughly
If the drying duration has become longer or the surface of the filters is
visibly compacted with fluff, you should carry out the following cleaning
procedure.
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Pull the upper fluff filter forwards to remove it.
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Turn the yellow dial on the lower fluff filter in the direction of the arrow (until you hear it click).
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Hold the dial and pull the fluff filter forwards to remove it.
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Use a vacuum cleaner with a long crevice nozzle attached to remove any visible fluff from the upper air flow openings.
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Flush the fluff filters through with warm running water.
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Shake the fluff filters thoroughly and then dry them carefully.
Ensure the filters are dry before replacing them. Wet filters could cause operational faults.
- Refit all of the fluff filters and close the door.
Plinth filter
Clean the plinth filter when the programme cycle time is longer than usual.
Clean it whenever the Clean the fluff and plinth filters. See the operating
instruction manual for more information. message lights up too.
To delete the message: Confirm with OK.
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Press the round, indented area on the access panel to open it.
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Pull the plinth filter out by the handle.
When the plinth filter is pulled out, the right guide pin will slide out. The guide pin prevents the flap from being closed without the plinth filter in place.
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Pull the handle out of the plinth filter.
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Clean the filter thoroughly under running water.
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Squeeze the plinth filter carefully several times as you rinse it.
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Rinse the plinth filter until all residues have been removed.
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Use a damp cloth to remove any fluff.
Refitting the plinth filter
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Fit the plinth filter back on the handle the right way round.
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Push the plinth filter in completely. Insert the right guide pin at the same time.
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Close the panel.
Problem solving guide
| Problem | Possible cause and remedy |
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| 000 | Access via a code has been activated. |
You must enter the correct PIN code to use the tumble dryer. See “Settings –
Code” in the operating instructions.
Empty the container or check the drain outlet.
+ Programme
cancellation
| The condensed water container is full or there is a kink in the drain hose.
- Open and close the door with the tumble dryer switched on to clear the fault, or switch the tumble dryer off and then on again.
- Empty the condensed water container.
- Check the drain hose.
Clean the fluff and plinth filters. See the operating instruction manual for more information.| There is a build-up of fluff.
- To deactivate the message, confirm with OK.
- See “Cleaning and care” in the operating instructions.
- Clean the fluff filter.
- Clean the plinth filter.
Clean the fluff filter. Check the airways. + Programme cancellation| There is a blockage due to a build-up of fluff.
- See “Cleaning and care” in the operating instructions.
- To deactivate the message, turn the programme selector to the position.
- Clean the fluff filter.
- Clean the plinth filter.
- Clean the air flow openings.
- Clean the heat exchanger.
Fill the condensate container with water| The condensed water container is empty. When certain programmes are being used, water is taken from the condensed water container and recycled.
- To deactivate the message, confirm with OK.
- Fill the condensed water container to at least the ―min― mark.
Finish/Cooling down| The laundry is cooled down at the end of the programme.
- Either remove the laundry and spread it out to cool down or leave it in the tumble dryer to cool down during the cooling phase.
The display is in a different language.| A different language has been selected in “Settings – Language “.
- Set the language you want. The flag symbol serves as a guide.
The display remains dark, and the sensor does not light up or flash.| There is no power to the tumble dryer.
- Check whether the mains plug is plugged in and switched on.
- Check whether the circuit breaker has tripped.
| The tumble dryer has switched off automatically to save energy.
- Switch the tumble dryer back on.
The laundry is not sufficiently dry.| The load consisted of different types of fabric.
- Finish drying using the Warm air programme.
- Select a more suitable programme next time.
Items made of synthetic fibres are charged with static electricity after
drying.| Items made of synthetic fibre can become charged with static
electricity in the tumble dryer.
Static charge can be reduced by adding fabric softener to the final rinse in
the washing programme.
There is a build-up of fluff.| Fluff is principally the result of friction
when garments are being worn and to some extent when they are being washed.
Tumble drying hardly causes any fluff to form. Fluff is collected by the fluff
filters and the plinth filter.
See “Cleaning and care” in the operating instructions.
There are operating noises (whirring/ humming).| This is not a fault.
The compressor (heat pump) is operating, or you have selected a programme
which sprays condensed water into the drum.
No action is required.
These short instructions are not a substitute for the operating instructions supplied with the appliance. Please read the operating instructions supplied with your tumble dryer before using it for the first time and take note of the Warning and Safety instructions, as well as the full descriptions on how to use your appliance.