I have the T1 and love it. Nothing is going to dry as fast as a regular vented dryer. What I really like about it is how gentle it is on clothes. It took me a day or so to get used to it because when you open the door you might sense some moisture and think the clothes are not dry, but as soon as you take them out they are. The other great feature is if you throw garments in that are different weights (eg a heavy sweater with a pair of underwear) it's going to stop as soon as the lighter piece of clothing is dry so it doesn't over dry it. First dryer I have had that did not shrink denims. Timing is not bad either, I was able to do 4 bath towels, 2 hand towels, some face towels in around 1hr.

But if you already have a vented dryer setup, would you really want to go to a non-vented setup? I always envisioned the usage as being more for where a vented setup was impractical.

If you have the W1 already and spinnat 1600RPM the dryer will usually be done before or very close to when the next wash cycle will be done. That excludes the express wash cycle which is more of a glorifed rinse for clothes that really aren’t dirty.

We bought a house that had these and the dryer is awful. It doesn’t dry items completely and most often is complaining about cleaning the filter which I’ve done 10x now. Do not buy!

Brock,

This dryer also has a plinth filter on the bottom left that may need a good vacuuming.

Please download the manual, read it carefully, apply all the knowledge you'll have gained, and then form your opinion.

Once you learn how to use it *properly*, you'll love it I'm sure.

I’ve cleaned the plynth filter multiple times. I‘be watched every video possible, and read the manual. At this point, I’m convinced the item is defective.

Well, was the dryer used by the previous owners?

If you actually followed the cleaning directions, there's no reason for the machine to behave that way. Could there be a clog in the heat exchanger?

Also, are you emptying the tray or is the drain plumbed in? Maybe there's a problem draining the condensate?

If there’s a problem draining the condensation why would it tell me to clean the filter?

Brock,

there is another door on the bottom right side of the dryer. it has internal clips that need to be depressed with a small flat blade screwdriver or knife, you will know once you feel the tabs.

once this cover/door is off you will see a small radiator and what looks like a small computer fan. The radiator is most likely loaded with lint and dust. carefully vacuum it off with a brush dusting attachment.

this radiator is to remove excess heat from the refrigerant cycle. Miele displays the ”clean plinth filter” for both the ”normal” plinth filter and this little radiator.

i think once you get this cleaned you will find the ”Clean plinth filter” message will go away.

i have pictures posted in the long Miele thread on here.

For some reason, they don't mention it in the North American T1 owners manual, but if you read the owners manual for T1 in UK, they mention you can reactivate the plinth filter by washing it.

https://media.miele.com/downloads/d9/a6/01_96106053F20B1EDBAAB4621E3575D9A6.pdf

Page 67, reactivating plinth filter

However, definitely check under the intake door (lower right side) Luna mentioned as dust can get stuck blocking air flow.

@luna - thanks for the tip! i did find some lint on that filter which ive now cleaned. the dryer is running now, which is great! thanks so much for this, i tried to get that cover off the other day and it was so difficult i thought i might break it, so i stopped.

@cal - i washed the plynth filter multiple times, cleaned it multiple times, etc. i even adjusted the settings of the dryer to disable the plynth filter alarm via the airway setting, but it still went off. hoping the cleaning of the filter on the right fixes this. thanks for the feedback!

@Brock, I'm so happy! Let us know if you like it, now that it finally works properly.

Btw I find it beneficial to use a dusting brush on the air inlet grille each time I vacuum, I think it keeps things cleaner.

I would like to hear from Brock again as well. I have the same problem, and I have cleaned all filters, vacuumed the fins, everything. Our dryer is a year old and we should not get these errors! Is there anyway to reset the sensitivity of the error sensor? I have to suspect something is set too sensitively for this. Any way that altittude would do anything, as well? We're in Denver.

I have this dryer on order, but I like to use dryer sheets. I really hate static. I didn’t realize they were not supposed to be used with this dryer.

There will be zero static with a T1 as long as you dry to normal or normal plus setting. There is a very slight amount of moisture left when the cycle ends. This prevents any static. Do not use dryer sheets in a Miele dryer. The waxy coating will monkey with the way they work.

i ordered a new foam filter from Miele (you can also find them on Amazon). since I was having very frequent Plinth Filter errors . Since I have made the filter change the errores have dropped to almost nothing. My guess i sthat you shpould change them about every year or so

I just replaced a condensing Bosch dryer with the T1. Some things to note:

• No dryer sheets!! - if they have ever been used try to clean all filters with a degreaser. The waxes within the sheets will clog the fabric like mesh lint filters and these types of dryers will error out until they are clean. They will look clean, but they are 'waxy' to the touch when they have been soiled with wax from a dryer sheet (they are also a fire hazard). Unfortunately I could not find this in the manual and had to use good old google
• Dry likes with likes - as another post stated the item to dry first will cause the sensor to shut the dryer off. Read the manual. There are settings that can be programmed for 'more dry' then the default.
• Don't over-dry - Clothes that are feel a 'little damp' are a good thing - vent dryers tend to over-dry clothes and destroy fabrics over time. Your clothes will thank you.
• Get the matching Washer - the mini washers have an option that most full size machines do not; the ability to spin at up to 1600 RPM (most full size spin only to 1000) This is because of physics - a larger load is tougher to balance, and thus the manufactures keep the speeds down on the larger machines. I am amazed at how dry the W1 Miele clothes are after the wash load is complete. With this option I am seeing dry times of between 30 to 45 minutes with the heat pump
• Economy - first, this is pretty much a dehumidifier / air conditioner in reverse. It runs on a 110V 15A circuit - not the 220 30A dual circuit required for a standard electric vent dryer. Also consider that a vent dryer takes your nice heated / air conditioned air of your house you spent $$ heating / cooling and vents it to the outside where it no longer is doing you any good. With a heat pump, it uses the air in the drum and recirculates it, it is not pumping your hard earned conditioned air to the outside.
• Install flexibility - since it has no vent, you are not having to run a 4 inch pipe to the outside or even worse venting it into the house (a BIG no no). The T1 has the option to drain to the same location you drain your washer or use the included tank then empty it in the sink when the drying is done.

I got a W1/T1 set in December. Just curious is anyone's dryer makes a clicking noise with each drum rotation? Mine didn't when I first got it but does now and it's somewhat annoying. Not sure if I should make a warranty call. Other than that, the dryer performs well and overall I'm happy with it.

We have the T1 and matching W1 washer. Our major complaint about the dryer is that it somehow manages to ball up sheets and pillow cases, so they don't dry. The dryer does this even when lightly loaded with flat (not fitted) sheets and with our use of 'dryer balls.' As a result, the sheets or pillow cases remain damp even after multiple passes through the drying cycle. [This doesn't happen with towels, curiously.]

The washer is effective, although the design results in small pools of water accumulating in the door gasket channel. If these pools of water are not manually wiped dry, they can result in odors and encourage mildew and mold. [The washer frequently displays a reminder to run a 'maintenance cycle' (no load cycle with high temperature) to avoid bacteria buildup.]

Overall: well-built but with what seem to flaws in design

My linens and pillowcases were also balling up and not drying, but members here gave me reminders to use linen setting which completely solved the problem for me. Are you using the T1’s linen setting?

For the price of these washers/dryers there are just too many issues, settings, gotchas, etc. They don't even dry things to completion, its annoying, I'll probably sell mine.

Mieles are not "on or off" machines. You can run them pretty simply if you want (they do a great job cleaning clothes), but they have a variety of programs for making your clothes last longer and look better.

if that isnt your style then you can get a replacement and be happy

@Brock Peterson's problem with dust on the the intake filter may be fairly common. However, there is nothing in the manual, online troubleshooting guides or videos at mieleusa.com that mentions it, or indicates the secret to removing the grille. I only learned the trick from a service tech. This is not acceptable.

It’s mentioned in the manual for the TWI-180:

Love it!

Interesting. That would have been useful to know, but our manual makes no mention of the right grille, except a brief comment in the troubleshooting section, "The cool air intake (bottom right grille) is blocked. Move any objects, such as a laundry basket, away from the dryer." In our case it wouldn't have helped anyway, because it was clean, but I wonder why they dumbed down some versions of the manual?

Don’t buy this dryer. The plinth filer on the bottom left is so sensitive, it requires cleaning every 3rd or 4th load, which is time consuming and the clothes sit in the dryer if there is not the extra 15 minutes to do it. This is the WORST dryer we’ve every had. Our experience with Miele washer/dryer over the past 12 years is very disappointing. Our previous Miele washer broke down after 7 years. Only two of us in the household.

Change your sensitivity.

the plinth filter on the left isnt always the cause of the alarm - sometimes it is just the lint filters in the door that need to be cleaned

Excellent point.

They suck three cycles and stuff still wont dry….. we have had less than a week and arw getting thwm pulled out….

We have the same issue got ours in June did you get your problem resolved

Clean plynthe filters alarm is back. all filters have been cleaned multiple times. im convinced the filters on these machines just need to be replaced every few months. id never buy these again. anyone want to buy mine?

Im sure many would buy them. Have over 5000 hours on ours and we go 30-40 loads inbetween needing to clean the filters.

Do you use fabric softener or dryer sheets? Both leave wax like coatings on the filters. This blocks airflow and can cause the increased cleaning interval.

wash the sponge plinth filter in the sink and see if there is a lot of fine lint caught in the filter.

Never again for us. Our 16 month old T1 broke a belt, and Miele could not service it because apparently they don't have any techs close enough to our area. I ordered their overpriced belt and replaced it myself, and ever since then the machine is unusable due to persistent F066 airflow fault. It seems my options are now to either pay an independent repair shop to throw expensive parts at it and hope that it ends up fixed, or cut my losses and buy a machine with some manufacturer support. I'm leaning heavily toward the latter.

Did you buy the extended warranty? we are 160 miles away from Chicago and Miele has sent techs from Chicago in the past when we had previous models to work on them. They will also work with any independent shop.

If out of warranty then it is a different story. The extended warranty will give you all your money back if the appliance is non-functional or cant be repaired.

I have had Miele washer and dryer for 25+ years and bought W1 & T1. I have to say that I am very disappointed with both but especially the dryer. The "wrinkle-free" is a joke. The frequent beeping and need for cleaning not just usual lint but the other filter that is so sensitive. If you vacuum, it still beeps. If you wash, it takes forever to dry. The drying of clothes already takes forever plus you cannot dry a king size cotton duvet cover or sheet (even one at a time) without it completely balling and requiring frequent adjusting in the dryer. So annoying! the washer also has problems if you do not use the capsules regularly. The technician told me that they basically gum up system so you cannot resume using them after not using for a while. I regret buying these machines.

Sounds like a troll. If they were this bad they wouldn’t sell so incredibly well. I have the exact opposite experience with my W1/T1. Go soak your head.