Miele dryers: how to choose, typical faults

The Miele dryer is an example of German quality and a bright representative of Premium class household appliances. For many years it has been chosen by hundreds of thousands of buyers, it becomes the winner in various categories at international exhibitions. We will help you choose a Miele dryer: you will learn about its advantages, functionality, design features and get acquainted with the model range.

Benefits of Miele dryers

Economical operation

Thanks to the EcoDry technology solution, the dryer consumes a record low amount of electricity, ensuring fast drying. The heat exchanger does not require maintenance, and the filtration system interacts with it as much as possible – this protects the structure from blockages and maintains the performance of the device.

Lingerie with your favorite scent with FragranceDos

The user can purchase special Miele branded fragrance bottles (there are 5 scents in total). Especially for a German corporation, these fragrances are produced by a family business from the south of France, which has been developing its products since the 71st year of the 1th century. The essential oils contained in the composition retain their strength and properties and give the laundry a pleasant natural smell for up to XNUMX month.

Caring for nature

Dryers are designed not only to make life easier, but also to save the environment. Some are equipped with a pump, have an energy efficiency class of A ++. Devices with a ProfiEco motor are even more economical, they correspond to the highest energy saving class – A +++. This saves both your finances and the environment.

Reliable heat exchanger

In models with a heat pump, the heat exchanger has a filtration, so you do not have to clean it yourself. This also reduces energy costs.

Lint filtering

The high-efficiency fluff filter will “collect” 99% of the fluff from clothes and linen. It is extremely easy to maintain the part: when the information message “Clean air channels” appears on the screen, it is enough to pull the filter out of the front part. The working surface is made of smooth material, so cleaning will not cause difficulties. Clothes with a filter do not touch each other, so you will not find any lint, no hair, no threads on them – no small debris.

Quality coating

Miele is the only company that produces its washer, washer dryer and tumble dryer with enamel fronts. Such a coating is resistant to scratches, chips, rust and is not afraid of exposure to acidic and alkaline environments. The equipment does not fade, it is not exacting in leaving.

The test is

In order for the Miele (or, as it is also called, Miles) equipment to meet all the necessary quality standards, it is tested for durability even during development. Test drying lasts 7500 hours with over 5000 cycles running in different modes with different options. In everyday life, such performance will be equivalent to 5 launches per week, lasting 1,5 hours.

Minimum noise and vibration

The housing, together with the air duct and the heat pump, are specially designed to keep noise and vibration to a minimum. Such a machine can perform its work at any time of the day or night, without disturbing even light sleep. Some models are equipped with the “Especially quiet” mode, in which the drying of clothes becomes much quieter.

Steam ironing will replace the iron

For those who cannot stand the “scent” of an iron and ironing board, the “Steam Smoothing” program will be especially valuable. Water is sprayed in the drum, heated by dry warm air and turns into a weightless cloud. This steam penetrates the fibers of the fabrics, straightening them. Many things after such processing do not need to be ironed at all, for some it is enough to lightly walk with an iron.

Delicate processing with mineral sensor

The PerfectDry mineral sensor is a technology for which Miele holds a patent. The sensor determines how damp the laundry is to ensure first-class drying, regardless of water quality. The system is able to test water and adjust the process based on its composition. Things will be perfectly dry, not wet or dry.

Automatic condensate drain

All Milli condenser dryers (and heat pump machines as well) have a built-in system for removing condensate droplets from the machine. The container does not need to be emptied manually – you can drain the water into a siphon or sink.

Delayed start

The option allows you to independently select and program the start time for drying. It will be especially relevant for those users who are used to running electrical appliances at night at a differential tariff for electricity.

light in the drum

In all Miele dryers, the drum is illuminated from the inside. In most models, this is an economical LED lighting that does not require maintenance. Every centimeter will be visible to the eye.

Hang the doors as you like

In W1 White Edition series machines, it is possible to install a door with opening to one of the selected sides – to the right or left. If the equipment is standing in a column with a washing machine, it is more convenient when the hatches open the same way.

Polyglot dryers

A multilingual menu is a feature of each model. Tips and information messages are available in several languages. The choice will not cause difficulty – there is a flag in front of each in the menu.

Change of direction

The drum automatically changes the direction of its rotation so that the clothes do not stray into one big lump and dry evenly.

“Loosening”

When it is not possible to immediately get all the laundry, this mode will “loosen” things so that wrinkles do not appear on them.

honeycomb drum

The inner surface of the drum has a unique structure, reminiscent of natural honeycombs. This is not for beauty – in it things are thrown higher, and the air acts on it longer. All this for the sake of uniform drying and easier ironing.

Resources under control

Eco Feedback will show you before the start of the process what the resource consumption will be. During and after operation, consumption information is shown on the display, which depends on the volume and weight of the laundry loaded. This option saves money and saves the environment.

Functional

Consider all the programs that you can meet in the German technology “Mille”. Some are in some models, some are in all.

• Auto+. Suitable for mixed laundry: cottons and synthetics can be dried at the same time.
• Thin linen. For gentle handling of synthetic fibres.
• Shirts. This cycle produces a minimum of folds, so shirts and blouses require almost no ironing.
• Silk. For silk products without wrinkling.
• Wool. The most delicate mode, gently processing woolen items.
• Express (Fast). For small batches of things.
• Jeans. With this mode, white streaks or creases will not appear on jeans.
• Outerwear. Suitable for drying multi-layer clothing, including those with a membrane.

On a note! Read the review “How to wash membrane clothes in a washing machine».

• Impregnation. In this cycle, you can treat the fabrics with a special agent to protect against moisture and dirt.
• Sports. Suitable for fans of fitness and gyms: with the “Sport” mode, you will quickly put things in order.
• Pillow. Mode for pillows with both natural and artificial filling: down-feather, synthetic winterizer, synthetic winterizer, swan down, bamboo fiber, etc.
• Cotton Hygiene. High-quality tissue treatment from pathogenic bacteria and mites due to the effective combination of cycle time and temperature.
• Delicate smoothing after drying.
• Steam ironing – we wrote about this option in detail above.

The lineup

By visiting the official website of Miele or contacting authorized dealers, the consumer will be faced with a wide range of different types of dryers. There are two main types: with a heat pump and condensing.

Condensation equipment is universal, as it requires connection only to electrical communications. The principle of its operation is not based on the release of moisture into the environment, but on cooling the air in a closed system through which it circulates.

Devices equipped with a pump are no less convenient to use than traditional condensing ones, but their energy consumption is reduced by 2 times.

Popular Models

TDB220WP Active

Stand-alone machine, designed for 7 kg. Equipped with a display and 9 programs. There are PerfectDry and FragranceDos functions. Can be installed in a column. The design includes a pump. There is a delayed start function and a display of the remaining mode time. Direct type control panel. There is a double stop on the left side.

Attention! The door is made in white, not transparent, the border is white.

Model dimensions: 59,6×63,6×85 cm (WxDxH). The manufacturer provides a 24 month warranty. The cost is 59 rubles.

TMG640WP WHITE EDITION

Large appliances that can hold up to 8 kg of laundry. Equipped with a single-line display and touch control buttons. There are 17 drying modes in total. The drum lights up. Pump technology.

Other features:

• delayed start up to 24 hours;
• steam refreshment;
• PerfectDry, etc.;
• PIN code protection;
• the possibility of hanging the door on the other side;
• white door with glass and chrome rim;
• dimensions: 59,6×64,3×85 cm (WxDxH);
• heat exchanger with compressor;
• honeycomb drum;
• drum reverse;
• drying in a basket;
• there is a buzzer.

Prices on the Internet start at 114 rubles.

TCE520WP

Model built under the countertop (can also be used as a stationary option). Equipped with a pump. It belongs to the energy efficiency class A+++. Combines standard features with EcoDry technology. Capacity: 8 kg. A 7-segment screen is provided. WxDxH: 59,6×63,6×85 cm. 9 programs. A full range of options and features from Miele.

The cost is 79 rubles.

TDA140C

The condensation dryer, which can hold up to 7 kg of laundry, is able to select a program of work depending on the type of fabric. The control panel has a switch for selecting modes. There are programs by type of fabric.

Like the models discussed above, the TDA140C has in its arsenal the Perfect Dry system, as well as FragnanceDos.

There are 2 doors in this model at once: one, large, is designed for loading things, the second opens access to the heat exchanger, which periodically needs to be cleaned. The functionality is so rich that there are options that can only be found in very expensive dryers.

The price of this device is 49 rubles.

Feedback: Alena, Nizhny Novgorod

Washing takes an unrealistically long time for me, but drying is even more annoying. The apartment does not have a balcony – only a towel dryer in the bathroom and a floor structure for drying. As a result: high humidity throughout the apartment, you constantly stumble over things, and the whole apartment smells of rinse aid. My husband offered me to buy a TDA140C dryer after reading articles on the Internet. At first I denied that it was expensive and there would be a lot of winding light. But when my husband persuaded me, and I used the machine for the first time, my delight knew no bounds. Although it is inexpensive and not very modern, it copes with its task perfectly. I don’t know how I used to live without it. The company is super, real Germany: nothing breaks, no bugs, assembled with high quality. I advise everyone.

Possible malfunctions

Like any other household appliances, Miele machines are far from perfect and prone to breakdowns. Moreover, assembly and quality may not play a role. Equipment can break down due to a power surge, improper transportation or connection, mechanical impact, violation of operating rules, etc.

Based on this, the repair of “Mile” can be as follows:

• Cleaning filters, air channels, etc.
• Replacement of humidity sensors.
• Replacement of rollers, drum support belts or other drum components.
• Replacing the electronic board.
• Replacing the motor.
• Repair or installation of a new pump.
• Repair of the power cord, plug.

It is better to entrust repair work to a competent person – a service center mechanic. Otherwise, the consequences can be disappointing:

• Risk of injury from contact with electricity (if there is no experience with electrical appliances).
• Risk of short circuit and consequently fire.
• Complete equipment failure.
• Difficulty in diagnosing the causes of failure due to the lack of testers.
• Difficulties in finding the necessary parts.

If the device leaks, makes excessive noise, sparks, goes off program, or is bothered by another problem, solve the problem with a professional.

If, after reading our review, you have already practically decided which dryer for your home to take, our mission is completed. We wish you the right choice.