Miele TWH 780 WP 9Kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer User Guide

Miele TWH 780 WP 9Kg 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.
• Risk of damage due to incorrect use or operation. This tumble dryer contains a refrigerant that is flammable and explosive. It is essential to read the separate operating instructions.
• 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 program.

Switching on the tumble dryer

• Turn the program selector to a program.
• The tumble dryer is switched on by selecting a program and switched off by turning the program selector to
  the position .

Operation

1. Control panel
   The 2, 4, 7, and 8 sensors react to fingertip contact. Selection is possible as long as the respective sensor is illuminated.

   • If a sensor is brightly lit, this means it is currently selected.
   • If a sensor is dimly lit, this means it can be selected.

2. Sensors for the drying levels
   After selecting a program with a selectable drying level using the program selector, the recommended drying level lights up. The drying levels that can be selected for the corresponding programme are dimly lit.

3. Indicator lights

   • Empty the condensed water container
   • Clean the fluff and plinth filters

4. Daycare 40 sensor
   For protecting particularly temperature-sensitive fabrics.

5. PerfectDry indicator
   For programs with drying levels.

6. Time display
   The remaining programme running time is displayed in hours and minutes.

7. Start/Add laundry sensor
   Touching the Start/Add laundry sensorstarts the selected program. The current programme can be interrupted to add laundry. The program can be started as soon as the sensor is flashing on and off. The sensor lights up constantly once the program has started.

8. Sensors

   •  for the Delay start function
   • for the duration of the Delay start function or the Warm air/DryFresh program running time

9. Optical interface
   For service technicians.

10. Program selector
    The program selector can be turned clockwise and anti-clockwise.

    • MobileStart: remote control via the Miele App

    • Wash2Dry: program selection via the networked washing machine

    • Load according to the optimum amount of laundry recommended for the drying program. This will mean that the energy consumption for the amount of laundry is the most economical.

    • Make sure the room temperature is not too high. If there are other heat-producing appliances in the room in which the tumble dryer is located, make sure the
      room is well ventilated and switch the other appliances off if possible.

    • Clean the fluff filters after every drying cycle.

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 pillowcases to prevent small
  items from being rolled up inside them.

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

1. Condensed water container
2. Door
3. Control panel
4. Plinth filter access panel
5. Cold air intake grille

Selecting a program

• Turn on the program selector. The interior drum lighting will come on. 3 possible ways to select a program:

1. Selecting standard programs with the program selector
   • Turn the program selector to the required program.
   • A suggested drying level may also light up brightly and durations will appear.
2. MobileStart program selector position
   • Turn the program selector to the MobileStart position.
   •  Touch the Start/Add laundry sensor.
   • The tumble dryer can now be operated via a mobile device together with the Miele App.
3. Wash2Dry program selector position
   • Turn the program selector to the Wash2Dry position.
   • Load the washed laundry into the tumble dryer.
   • Touch the Start/Add laundry sensor.

Program selection is determined by the washing machine. No further program setting is necessary.

Selecting program settings

Selecting the drying level
Drying levels can be selected for certain programs as per the “Programme chart”.

• Touch the sensor for the drying level you want. It then lights up brightly.

Useful tip: HygieneDry: Reduce laundry load by half.

Selecting the program duration
Applies only to Warm air/DryFresh.

• Touch the  sensor repeatedly until the required program duration lights up.
• You can reduce the duration with the sensor.

You can set the duration in 10-minute increments from 20 minutes to 2 hours.

Daycare 40: Gentle temperature for all fabrics that are free of wool and are washable at temperatures of 40°C and above. It is also suitable for fabrics with the symbol on the care label.

Tip: reduce the amount of laundry for the load.

•  Touch the sensor. It then lights up brightly.

Delay start/SmartStart

Delay start
With a Delay start, you can delay the start of a program. The start of the programme can be delayed from 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24 hours

• Touch the sensor . It then lights up brightly.
• Touch the or    sensor to delay the start of the program

Delay start is not possible with Warm air/DryFresh.

SmartStart

The SmartStart function (only available in selected countries) lets you define a time period during which your tumble dryer will start automatically. The machine will start on receipt of a signal, e.g. from your energy supplier, that indicates that the electricity rate is particularly economical.

Starting the programme

Touch the flashing Start/Add laundry sensor.

The Start/Add laundry 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.
Drying stage HygieneDry: 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 Start/Add laundry sensor.
  • ADD will light up in the time display.
• Open the tumble dryer door.
• Add or remove laundry.
• Close the door.
• Touch the Start/Add laundry sensor.

The programme will start.

Exceptions

In some cases – for example, during the cooling phase or the Proofing program –it is not possible to add laundry items. ADD does not light up in this case.

Canceling the current program

You cannot change to another programme once a programme has started. This prevents the appliance from being operated unintentionally.
If you adjust the programme selector, the -0- symbol will light up in the time display. This indicator goes out when you select the original programme.

• Turn the programme selector to the position.

The programme is canceled. You can now select a new programme.

At the end of the programme

End of programme: 0:00   lights up and the Start/Add laundry sensor goes out.

• 10 minutes after the end of the programme the Start/Add laundry 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.

• Turn the programme selector to
• 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 indicator light will light up if the maximum level of the condensed water container is reached.

• Open and close the door to deactivate this message.
• Pull out the condensed water container.
• 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.
• Empty the container.
• Replace the container in the dryer

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 2 must be in position 1.

Turn the outer ring clockwise a little. Marker 2 must be in position 0.

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 2 is in position 0.

Removing the fragrance flacon

• Turn the outer ring until marker 2 is in position 1
• 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.

• Pull the upper fluff filter forwards to remove it.
• Use your fingers or a vacuum cleaner
•  to remove the fluff from the surface of the filter.
• Push the upper fluff filter back in until it clicks into position.
• 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.

• Pull the upper fluff filter forwards to remove it.

• Turn the yellow dial on the lower fluff filter in the direction of the arrow (until you hear it click).

• Hold the dial and pull the fluff filter forwards to remove it.

• Use a vacuum cleaner with a long crevice nozzle attached to remove any visible fluff from the upper air flow openings.

• Flush the fluff filters through with warm running water.

• 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 duration is longer than usual or whenever the indicator light comes on. Open and close the door to clear the message.

• Press the round, indented area on the access panel to open it.
• 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.

• Pull the handle out of the plinth filter.
• Clean the filter thoroughly under running water.
• Squeeze the plinth filter carefully several times as you rinse it.
• Rinse the plinth filter until all visible residues have been removed.
• Use a damp cloth to remove any fluff.

Refitting the plinth filter

• Fit the plinth filter back on the handle the right way round.
• Push the plinth filter in completely. Insert the right guide pin at the same time.
• Close the panel.

Problem solving guide

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.

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