Miele 7644 C Manual

Switching over from a running
program
As a protection against unintentional
changes, program selection is no
longer possible.
To be able to choose a new program,
you must cancel the current program.
- Canceling and selecting a new
program
Press theStart/Stopbutton.
The load will be cooled down for a
few minutes, until a specific drying
time and temperature have been
reached.
If you press theStart/Stopbutton
again, the drum stops,Endappears
in the display.
Switch the dryer off.
Then, switch it on...

The lock function protects your dryer
against unauthorized use.
You can activate this function whenever
you wish.
It locks the dryer's electronics. It can be
turned on, but no program can be
started.
–In such a case, theGentleindicator
light flashes and a key symbol0-§
appears in the display.
The door may be opened at any time,
as it is not locked.
Activating the lock
Precondition
:
– The dryer is switched off.
– The door is closed.
Press theGentlebutton and keep it
pressed until Step.
\015Press...

Emptying the condensed water
container
Water separated from laundry by drying
is collected in the condensed water
container.
Empty the container after every
drying program.
TheContainerindicator light comes on
when the maximum water level in the
container has been reached.
It will go out when the door has been
opened and closed again.
Close the door completely.
Otherwise, the door and the
handgrip panel could be damaged
when the container is pulled out.

Pull out the condensed water
container.

Carry...

Cleaning the lint filtration
components
The lint filter in the door casing and lint
screens in the port-hole capture lint
generated by the drying process. Clean
them aftereverydrying*.
Cleaning without water
Tip: You can dispose of the lint without
touching it by using a vacuum cleaner.

Pull the door lint filter (1) out of the
door casing.

Rub or vacuum the lint from the
screen surface.Remove the lint from the space in the
door casing with a bottle brush or the
vacuum.
Wipe the door casing seal (2)...

Cleaning with water
The lint screens and door lint filter
should be given a wet cleaningonly
when severely blocked or plugged.
Open the door and extract the door
lint filter from the door casing.
Remove both lint screens from the
port-hole:
Turn the left and right lint screen
knobs(until you hear them click).

Grasping the knobs, pull the lint
screens out towards the centre.

Clean all screens under running hot
water.

Shake the screens thoroughly until
drips are no longer visible.

Dry them...

Cleaning the condenser (heat
exchanger) unit
Detergent residue, hair and fine lint
from the laundry can get through the
lint screen and plug the condenser.
Dust from the room taken in with the
cooling air can also cause blockages.
Checkthe condenser at least twice
a year and also if theFilter/Vent
indicator light comes on. For
frequent use, no later than
approximately every 100 drying
cycles. Clean it when necessary.
Removing the condenser unit

Open the outer panel.

Remove the panel by pulling it...

Pull the condenser by its handleout
of its housing.
Checking the condenser unit
Hold the condenser up to the light in
two directions:

Look to see whether there is lint
inside it.
The arrows in the illustration above
indicate where to look.If no lint is visible:
Replace the condenser unit (see the
next page).
If lint is visible:
Clean the condenser unit as
described below.
Cleaning the condenser unit
When rinsing the condenser unit,
be sure to position it as shown in
the following two...

Rinse the unit from the front with a
stream of water.
Check the condenser unit once more
for visible fouling (see "Checking the
Condenser Unit"). Rinse as often as
necessary.
Ensure that the condenser unit
rubber seals are clean.
Seals should not be removed and
must be free of kinks.
Checking and cleaning the condenser
unit housing

Check the condenser unit housing
inside the dryer for visible lint.
Using a damp cloth, wipe it only from
areas you can reach with your hand.Replacing the...

What to do, if...?
You can remedy most problems yourself. In many cases you can save time and
expense, since you will not have to call in customer service.
The following tips should help you locate and remedy the cause of a problem.
However, please note the following:
Repairs to electrical appliances should only be carried out by qualified
professionals. Work performed by unqualified persons can place the user at
considerable risk.
Test and fault messages.
Problem Cause Solution
Cancelling a program...

Problem Cause Solution
Filter/Ventindicator
light goes on.The indicator light shows
that the dryer is not
operating at its most
efficient or economical.
Possible causes:
Blockage by lint or
detergent residues.–As a rule, it is sufficient
to clean the lint
screens and door filter.
Should that not be
sufficient, then check
all possible causes
listed under "The
drying cycle goes on
too long or even
switches off."
Canceling test
message:
–Open and close door
You can deactivate the...