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Insufficient spray

Insufficient spray for remoistening laundry — Blocked filter or calcified spray jet

Miele · Tumble Dryers

What does Insufficient spray mean?

The dryer is not effectively spraying water to remoisten laundry, which can impact the results of programmes that require moisture, like 'Steam smoothing'. This is typically caused by blockages in the condensed water system.

Common Causes

  • The filter inside the condensed water container is blocked with fluff or debris.
  • The spray jet located in the door opening is heavily calcified from mineral deposits.
  • Tap water, rather than condensed water, has been used, leading to calcification.

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Clean the filter in the condensed water container thoroughly, as described in the 'Cleaning and care' section of your manual.

  2. 2

    Inspect the spray jet in the door opening for any signs of heavy calcification; if severely blocked, it may need to be replaced.

  3. 3

    Ensure that only condensed water from the dryer or distilled water is used for programmes requiring spray, not tap water.

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