Miele PT 7135 C User manual

Operating and Installation
Instructions Condenser Dryer
PT 7135 C Vario
To prevent accidents
and machine damage
read these instructions
before
installation or use. M.-Nr. 10 278 390
en-US

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................4
Operating the dryer ................................................7
Control panel ......................................................7
Before using for the first time..........................................7
Display ...........................................................8
Operating the tumble dryer in Laundromat mode .........................10
Notes and tips on laundry care .....................................11
1. Sort the laundry .................................................11
2. Load the tumble dryer ............................................12
3. Select a program ................................................12
Short instructions ................................................13
Selecting a program ..............................................17
Selecting/changing a program .......................................17
Low temperature ..................................................19
Saving a favorite program ...........................................19
Timer ...........................................................20
Changing the program sequence ...................................21
Payment system...................................................21
Once a program has started .........................................21
- changing the program ..........................................21
- cancelling the program .........................................21
Adding or removing laundry after a program has started ...................21
Power outage.....................................................21
Time remaining ...................................................21
Cleaning and care ................................................22
Cleaning the lint filters ..............................................22
Cleaning them while dry ..........................................22
Cleaning them with water .........................................23
Replacing the filters .............................................23
Cleaning the tumble dryer ...........................................24
Cleaning the heat exchanger ........................................25
Removing the heat exchanger .....................................25
Checking the condenser unit (heat exchanger unit) ....................26
To clean the condenser unit .......................................26
Replacing the condenser unit......................................27
Contents
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Frequently asked questions ........................................28
Check and fault messages in the display ...............................28
An unsatisfactory drying result .......................................30
Other problems ...................................................31
Changing the light bulb .............................................34
After sales service ................................................35
Repairs..........................................................35
PC / Optical interface...............................................35
Optional accessories ...............................................35
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.....................................36
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................37
Installation ......................................................38
Front view .....................................................38
Side view......................................................39
Rear view .....................................................39
View from above ................................................39
Washer-dryer stack..............................................39
Installing the tumble dryer ...........................................40
Transporting the dryer to its installation site ...........................40
Levelling the machine............................................40
Room in which the dryer is located .................................41
Securing the dryer against slippage ................................41
Payment system ................................................41
External drainage of the condensed water ..............................42
Electrical connection ...............................................43
Technical data ...................................................44
Caring for the environment.........................................45
Contents
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,WARNING - To reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using your appliance,
follow basic precautions, including
the following:
~It is essential to read all instructions
before using this appliance.
,This machine conforms to
current safety requirements.
However, inappropriate installation
and use can lead to personal injury
and property damage. Read the
operating and installation
instructions carefully before using
this machine.
The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for damage caused by
non-observance of these Important
Safety Instructions.
Keep these operating instructions in
a safe place and pass them on to
any future user.
~The tumble dryer is only intended for
drying fabrics washed in a water
solution. Check fabric care labels to
verify materials can be machine dried.
~Before maintenance, or cleaning
and care disconnect the dryer from the
electrical supply pulling the plug or
tripping the circuit breaker.
~Make sure that no unattended
children can access the machine.
There is a potential danger that children
can be trapped in the drum. This may
cause major injuries or the death of the
child.
~Do not reach into the dryer if the
drum is moving.
~Do not install or store this appliance
where it will be exposed to the weather.
~Do not tamper with the controls.
~Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance or attempt any servicing
unless specifically recommended in
these operating instructions. Repairs to
electrical appliances should only be
performed by qualified personnel.
Incorrectly repaired machines may
pose a considerable risk to the user.
~Clean the lint filter before or after
each load.
~Keep the area around the exhaust
opening (toe-kick) and adjacent
surrounding areas free of lint, dust and
dirt.
~The interior of the machine and
exhaust duct should be cleaned
periodically by qualified personnel.
~Only use genuine Miele accessories
and replacement parts. If other parts
are used, warranty, performance and
product liability claims may become
void.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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~To prevent the risk of fire, the
following articles must not be dried in
this tumble dryer:
–items which have not been washed.
–items, such as workwear, which have
not been thoroughly cleaned and are
still soiled with grease, oil or other
substances (such as cosmetics,
lotions, etc.).
If items have not been thoroughly
cleaned there is a danger that they
could ignite when heated, even after
they have been removed from the
dryer at the end of the program.
– items that have been previously
cleaned, washed, soaked or spotted
with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents,
wax, wax remover, chemicals for
buffing (e.g. mops and floor cloths)
or other flammable or explosive
substances. They may give off
vapors that could ignite or explode.
– items which have been spattered
with hair spray, nail polish remover or
similar substances.
~When washing heavily soiled items
ensure that you use sufficient detergent
and select a high temperature. If in
doubt, wash the items several times.
~To prevent the risk of fire, the
following articles or items must not be
dried in this tumble dryer:
–fabrics which contain a large amount
of rubber, foam rubber or rubber-like
materials. For example, products
made from latex, shower caps,
waterproof textiles, rubberized
articles, and items of clothing and
pillows with foam rubber filling, or
similarly textured rubber-like
materials.
–which contain padding or fillings
(e.g. pillows, jackets). If these were
damaged the filling could get out
with the risk of igniting in the dryer.
~In many programs, the heating
phase is followed by a cooling down
phase to ensure that the items are not
too hot to handle when you remove
them (this also avoids the danger of the
laundry self-igniting). The program is
not finished until the cooling down
phase is complete.
Always wait until the end of the
program before removing the laundry.
~Warning: Do not switch the tumble
dryer off before the end of the drying
program. If this was done and the
laundry was then removed immediately
it could give off a great amount of heat.
~Do not use fabric softeners or
products to eliminate static unless
recommended by the manufacturer of
the fabric softener or product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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~GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In
the event of a malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce the
risk of electric shock by providing a
path of least resistance for electric
current.
This appliance is equipped with a cord
having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The
plug must be inserted into an
appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
,WARNING – Improper
connection of the equipment
grounding conductor can result in a
risk of electric shock. Contact a
qualified electrician if you are in
doubt as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
~Do not modify the plug provided
with the appliance: if it will not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
~Before this appliance is removed for
service or discarded, remove the door
to the drying compartment.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Control panel
aDisplay
After the machine has been switched
on, the display lights up.
As soon as the dryer is ready to use,
the Main menu appears in the
display.
bDirect select buttons
For selecting an individual drying
program quickly. These buttons can
be programmed to select your own
favorite drying programs.
cStart button
The indicator light flashes when a
program can be started and lights
up when the program starts.
dPC/Optical interface
This is used by Miele service
technicians during servicing work for
testing purposes.
eMulti-function selector
This is used to select menu options
(by turning it) and to confirm your
selection (by pressing it).
fOn/Off button K
For switching the dryer on and off.
To save energy the dryer will switch
off automatically 15 minutes after the
end of the program/anti-crease
phase or 15 minutes after the dryer is
switched on if it no other selection is
made.
gabutton
Opens the machine door
independently of the electrical
supply.
Before using for the first time
Before using the machine for the first
time, ensure that it is correctly
installed and connected. See
"Installation".
Commission the machine as described
in the separate booklet
"Commissioning, Program chart and
Settings" supplied with the machine.
Operating the dryer
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Display
Main menu
1 Cottons Program selection ...
2 Minimum iron Settings F...
3 Woollens handcare
4 Smoothing 10:00
When the dryer is switched on, the Main menu (with four
favorite programs listed) appears with Program selection
highlighted.
Multi-function selector
Turning the multi-function selector moves the highlighting to
the next option.
Pressing the multi-function selector selects the highlighted
option.
Direct select buttons
Pressing a direct select button will select one of the four
favorite programs shown on the left of the display.
If you wish to change the programs shown in this list you can
do so (see "Selecting a program - Saving a favorite program"
for more information).
The direct select buttons have different functions in the other
menus. Where this is the case, an arrow Hwill appear in the
display above the direct select buttons, together with a
description of its function .
program selection
There are two ways of selecting a program:
–Option 1: Select the Program selection menu in the display
and confirm your selection by pressing the multi-function
selector.
–Option 2: Press direct select buttons D E F or G.
This will automatically take you into the main menu for that
program.
Operating the dryer
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program selection menu
Program
selection
Back A
Cottons
Minimum iron
Delicates H
You can use the multi-function selector to select any
program. The highlighting will move up or down depending
on the direction the multi-function selector is turned in.
The HVarrows on the right of the display, indicate further
options.
Pressing the multi-function selector takes you to the main
menu of the program selected.
Drying program main menu
Cottons Normal
Duration 0:50 h
Low temp.
H
Timer Y
H
Save
H
Back A
H
^Turn the multi-function selector to highlight either the
"Drying level" or the "program".
– Pressing the multi-function selector selects the highlighted
option and opens the relevant sub-menu.
–Low temperature and Timer can be selected by pressing
direct select buttons Dor E.
–To go back to the Main menu press direct select button
G.
Alternatively, you can also highlight and confirm all options by
just using the multi-function selector.
Settings menu J
The Settings menu Jis used to alter the tumble dryer's
electronics to suit different requirements. See the separate
booklet "Commissioning, Program chart and Settings" for
further information.
Operating the dryer
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Operating the tumble dryer in Laundromat mode
The Main menu will vary depending on the Controls setting
selected.
^The dryer is operated either with direct select buttons D,
E,F,Gor the multi-function selector.
WS-direct select buttons, basic
1Cottons Normal+
2 Minimum iron Normal
3 Woollens handcare
4 Cool air
4 programs are available to choose from. To specify which
programs are available go to the Settings/supervisor level
menu.
WS-direct select buttons + Logo
M
PROFESSIONAL
##
H
P
H
#
H
More
H
12 drying levels and timed programs are available to choose
from. To specify which programs are available go to the
Settings/supervisor level menu.
WS-direct select buttons, ex/int time
M
PROFESSIONAL
Q
H
R
H
S
H
T
H
4 timed programs with different temperature levels are
available to choose from. To specify which programs are
available, go to the Settings/supervisor level menu.
Operating the dryer
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1. Sort the laundry
Garment care label symbols
Drying
qNormal/higher temperature
rReduced temperature:
Select Low temperature
(for delicate textiles)
sDo not tumble dry
Ironing
IVery hot
HHot
GWarm
JDo not iron
Before drying
– Wash heavily soiled items very
thoroughly, ensuring that you use
sufficient detergent and select a high
temperature. If in doubt, wash the
items several times.
–Do not put soaking wet items into the
tumble dryer Make sure that your
laundry is thoroughly spun before
drying.
The higher the spin, the greater the
savings that can be made in energy
and time during drying.
–New dark-colored garments should
be washed and dried separately
from light-colored garments the first
few times they are washed, to avoid
the risk of colors running and
discolouring other garments or even
the plastic components in the tumble
dryer.
Dark-colored fibers can also settle on
light-colored garments and vice
versa.
–Starched laundry can be dried in the
tumble dryer. To achieve the usual
finish, double the amount of starch
should be used.
– Check the seams of padded or
down-filled items to prevent the risk
of fillings coming out. These could
catch fire in the tumble dryer.
– Tie together textile belts and apron
ties to stop them getting tangled.
– Fasten duvet covers etc. to prevent
small items from being trapped
inside them. Fasten hooks and eyes
etc.
–Stitch in or remove loose underwiring
from bras.
–Leave jackets open and undo any
long zips so that textiles dry evenly.
–For an even drying result, it is
important to...
. . . spin,
. . . shake out,
. . . and sort items according to
fabric type, size, care label and the
drying level required.
Notes and tips on laundry care
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2. Load the tumble dryer
,Using the tumble dryer
incorrectly could cause a fire. Read
the "IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS" before using the
tumble dryer.
,Make sure that objects, e.g.
detergent dispensing balls, have
been removed from the laundry.
They could melt and cause damage
to the dryer or the laundry.
– Do not overload the drum.
Overloading can cause unnecessary
wear and tear to the laundry, give a
disappointing drying result and
cause more creasing.
– To save energy, always observe the
maximum load for each program
(see the separate booklet
"Commissioning, program chart and
Settings").
–Minimum iron fabrics tend to crease
more the greater the load. This is
also the case for garments made
from very fine weave fabrics, such as
shirts or blouses.
If necessary, reduce the size of the
load for these types of fabrics.
3. Select a program
–On many programs, different drying
levels can be selected depending on
individual requirements...
...e.g.Normal+ for laundry that you
want to fold and put away immedi-
ately after drying.
...e.g.Machine iron or Hand iron if
the laundry needs further processing
after drying.
See separate booklet
"Commissioning, Program chart and
Settlings".
–For delicate fabrics with the rcare
label, select Low temperature as
well.
–Down-filled garments have linings
which have a tendency to shrink,
depending on the quality of the item.
They can be partially dried using the
Smoothing program.
– Pure linen should only be machine
dried if specified as suitable by the
manufacturer on the care label, as
the surface of the fabric may
otherwise become rough. They can
be partially dried using the
Smoothing program.
– Woollens and wool blends tend to
become matted and shrink if dried in
a tumble dryer. Only dry these
fabrics in a Woollens program.
–Loopknit garments (e.g. T-shirts and
underwear) tend to shrink depending
on their quality. Do not over-dry
these textiles. When purchasing
these garments it is advisable to take
their shrinkage properties into
account.
Notes and tips on laundry care
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ASort the laundry
,It is very important to read the
"Notes and tips on laundry care"
section before proceeding.
BLoad the dryer
^Open the door.
^Load the drum.
,To avoid damaging your laundry,
when shutting the door check that
no items of laundry have become
trapped in the door opening.
^Shut the door either with a gentle
swing, or lean against it and push it
shut.
Short instructions
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CSelect a program
^Switch the dryer on by pressing the
On/Off Kbutton.
Please note:
–If no further selection is made within
15 minutes, the dryer will switch off
automatically.
–This does not apply to machines with
a payment system.
Program chart
–See separate booklet
"Commissioning, Program chart and
Settings".
You can select a program either by:
1. Using the appropriate direct select
button to select one of the four
programs listed in the display
("Favorites"), or
2. Selecting a program from the
Program selection menu (turn Aand
press B).
Select Low temperature or Timer,if
required
^Select Low temperature and/or the
Timer (Delay start time) from the
relevant sub-menu.
Coin operation/payment system
If your machine is connected to a
payment system, the amount of
payment required will appear in the
display.
Opening the door or cancelling the
program after it has started may
cause a loss of credit (depending on
how the tumble dryer was set up).
Short instructions
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DStart the program
The Start button will flash as soon as a
program can be started.
^Press the Start button.
The Start button will now light up.
–Prog. running will appear in the
display, followed by Drying and the
program duration.
–With sensor drying programs, e.g.
Machine iron ... Hand iron etc., the
drying level reached will be shown in
the display later on.
Once drying is in progress, you can
press one of the direct select buttons:
– Button ETimer to call up the
estimated end time of the program
and the current time of day.
– Button FSave to save the current
program as a favorite.
– Button GCancel to cancel the
current program.
This only applies to machines with a
payment system, if a program can be
cancelled without the loss of credit.
See section "Changing the program
sequence" for further information about
the following:
–Payment system
–Changing a program once it has
started
–Cancelling the current program
–Adding or removing laundry after a
program has started
–Interruption to the power supply
–Time remaining
program duration/Estimated time
remaining
When a program is selected, the
estimated duration will appear in the
display. Please be aware that it is only
an estimate!
The following factors all affect the
estimated time remaining: residual
moisture content after spinning; type of
fabric; size of load; room temperature;
fluctuations in power supply.
The electronics assess conditions in the
dryer and adjust the estimated time
remaining for a more accurate reading.
Because of this, the time displayed can
alter during the course of a program.
Before the end of a program
In many programs the heating phase is
followed by the cooling down phase:
Cooling down will appear in the display.
The program is not finished until the
cooling down phase has been
completed.
Do not switch the tumble dryer off
before the end of the drying
program.
Short instructions
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ERemove the laundry when the
program has finished
Anti-crease (if selected) and End will
appear in the display to indicate that
the program has finished.
Please note:
–To avoid creasing, during the
anti-crease phase the drum will
continue to turn at intervals until the
laundry is removed.
–The dryer will switch off automatically
15 minutes after the end of a
program/the end of the anti-crease
phase.
It is advisable to remove laundry as
soon as the program has finished.
^Open the door.
^Remove everything from the drum.
Check that all items have been
removed from the drum. Anything
left in the dryer could be damaged
by overdrying when it is next used.
The drum lighting will come on when
the door is opened. It will go out a few
minutes later to save energy.
^Switch the dryer off by pressing the
On/Off Kbutton.
The display will go out.
^Close the door.
Maintenance after each drying
program
^Please see "Cleaning and care" for
details.
Short instructions
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Selecting/changing a program
Main menu
1 Cottons program selection ...
2 Minimum iron Settings F...
3 Woollens handcare
4 Smoothing 10:00
^Press shortcut button D.
Main menu
Cottons Normal
Duration 0:50 h
Low temp.
H
Timer Y
H
Save
H
Back A
H
^By turning the multi-function selector you can then highlight
the following options in the display: Program (Cottons)or
the drying level (Normal), and confirm your selection by
pressing the multi-function selector.
Depending on the option highlighted, the following will be displayed:
– program selection
Program
selection
Back A
Cottons
Minimum iron
Woollens handcare H
^Use the multi-function selector to select the program you
want, and confirm your selection. The main menu will
reappear.
Selecting a program
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Note: If you do not make a selection in the sub-menu within
approx. 20 seconds, the display will revert to the main menu.
– programs with drying levels
Cottons Normal+
Drying levels from c
Machine iron - Extra dry
^Use the multi-function selector to select the drying level you
want, and confirm your selection.
–The display will show which drying levels can be selected
for each individual program.
– programs where the time can be altered
Hot air 0:20 h
10:00 Finish: 10:20
Duration: 0:20 h
^You can increase or decrease the duration of the program*
using the multi-function selector.
The program end time for the duration selected will also
appear.
* If the tumble dryer has a payment system, the maximum
duration for a program is set during the commissioning
process under the controls option WS-direct select buttons,
ex time/int time.
– Other programs
You cannot alter the drying level or duration for the other
programs.
Selecting a program
18

Low temperature
Select Low temperature for all delicate or minimum iron
fabrics with the rcare label (e.g. acrylic garments).
–Delicate fabrics are dried at a lower temperature.
–The program duration is longer.
^Press shortcut button DLow temp.
Saving a favorite program
You can program the direct select buttons to call up the
four most frequently used drying programs. The Save
option must be activated via the Settings/Supervisor level
menu before the direct select buttons can be programmed.
Cottons Normal+
Low temp.
Duration 1:06 h
Low temp. B
H
Timer Y
H
Save
H
Back A
H
^Press direct select button FSave.
Selecting a shortcut button
Cottons Normal+
Previous: Cottons Normal
Extras: None
Save to: 12 3 4 Back A
^Use the multi-function selector to select the number you
want to save the program to, and confirm your selection.
Your settings have now been saved and the favorite
program will appear in the Main menu.
Repeat the procedure if you want to customize other favorite
programs, and save them to short cut buttons which have not
yet been used.
Selecting a program
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Depending on the Delay start setting, you can use the
Timer to set the time you wish a program to finish or start
at, or you can delay the start of the program.
To open the Timer sub-menu
Cottons Normal+
Low temp.
Duration 1:06 h
Low temp. BTimer YSave Back A
HHHH
^Use direct select button ETimer to open the Timer
sub-menu.
To select a delay start time
Cottons Normal+
Low temp.
10:00 Start time: 10:00
Finish: 11:06
^Select the time required (in 30 minute steps) using the
multi-function selector, and confirm.
The start and finish times will now be postponed by the
time inputted. The maximum time that an automatic
program start can be delayed by is 24 hours.
To start the timer
^Press the Start button.
The timer will count down in minutes until the start of the
program. If the delay start time selected is more than one
hour, the drum will turn briefly every hour to prevent
creasing.
To cancel the timer
^Press direct select button GCancel.
^The program can now be started.
Timer
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