Miele T 220 Problem Possible cause Remedy Drying process, Goes on too long or, Even switches off

Problem solving guide

Problem	Possible cause	Remedy
The drying process	Important: Before attempting to remedy one of the fol-
goes on too long or	lowing causes, switch the dryer off and switch on
even switches off.	again to start the programme again.
	Ventilation to the dryer is	Open a door or window
	insufficient (e.g because it	while the machine is in op-
	is installed in a room	eration for increased air
	which is too small).	flow.
	The laundry was not suffi-	Make sure that your laun-
	ciently spun.	dry is thoroughly spun be-
		fore drying.
	The tumble dryer has	Do not exceed the maxi-
	been overloaded.	mum load for the
		programme selected.
	Metallic components, e.g.	In future select a Timed
	zips have prevented the	drying programme for
	dryer from registering the	these garments.
	correct moisture level in
	the laundry.
	The fluff filter may be	Clean the fluff filter.
	blocked.
	The vent ducting or the	– Check all parts of the
	ventilation outlet is	extraction system on a
	blocked.	regular basis (e.g. wall
		vent, external grille,
		bends in the ducting
		etc.) and make sure
		they are all free of any
		hindrance.
		– Remove any fluff.

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