Miele PT 7136 Plus User manual

Operating and Installation manual
Vented Dryer
PT 7136 Plus
To prevent accidents
and machine damage
read these instructions
before
installation or use.
UV
M.-Nr. 06 855 790

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Guide to the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Fabric care labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Drying tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Coin mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Canceling a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Adding/removing laundry during a drying program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Program guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Delay start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cleaning the lint filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cleaning the exterior and the control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Installation of exhaust venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
How to calculate the effective duct length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Determining the position of the exhaust connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Exhaust connection with a flexible exhaust hose or rigid pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Settings J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Language J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Settings - Supervisor level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Contents
2

Read the operating instructions
before using this machine for the
first time. They contain important
information about the safety, use and
maintenance of the machine. Doing
so will prevent injury and damage to
the dryer.
Save these instructions and pass
them on to any future user.
WARNING - To reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock or injury:
Use
The dryer is intended for drying
clothes washed in water. Only dry
clothes with a fabric care label stating it
is safe for tumble drying.
Other uses may be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for damage caused by
improper use of the appliance.
Technical Safety
Check the packaging, the dryer
and accessories for any signs of
damage. Do not use a damaged
appliance.
Before connecting the machine,
ensure that the connection data on
the data plate (fusing, voltage and
frequency) matches the mains
electrical supply. If in doubt contact an
electrician.
The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity exists between the
machine and an effective grounding
system which complies with local and
national regulations. It is imperative that
this basic safety requirement be met. If
there is any doubt, have the electrical
system of the house checked by a
qualified technician. The manufacturer
cannot be held responsible for damage
which is the direct or indirect result of
incorrect installation or connection.
Do not connect the appliance to
the mains electrical supply by an
extension cord. Extension cords do not
guarantee the required safety of the
appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
The machine is built in accordance
with current safety requirements.
Incorrectly repaired machines may
pose a considerable risk to the user
which are not covered by the
manufacturer. Repairs should only be
performed by a Miele approved
engineer.
Faulty components must only be
replaced with genuine Miele spare
parts. Only genuine Miele spare parts
can guarantee the safe operation of this
machine.
A faulty power cord must be
replaced by a genuine Miele power
cord.
Before maintenance or cleaning
and care disconnect the dryer from
the electrical supply pulling the plug or
tripping the circuit breaker.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Use
The installation of this unit at non
stationary locations (e.g. ships)
must be performed by a qualified
installer or service agency, in strict
accordance with national and local
safety regulations and standards.
The dryer must not be used without
an exhaust duct.
The dryer must not used without
the lint filter in place or with a
damaged lint filter.
Check regularly on the exhaust
parts (e.g. wall vent duct, louvered
wall vent, bends etc.) for air
permeability. Lint can collect and block
the air flow.
If an exhaust hose is already installed, it
should be checked before connected
to the dryer.
Danger of suffocation or
toxication Adequate ventilation is
essential, especially when another
appliance which also uses the room air
(e.g. gas, oil or coal fired heater,
continuous flow or other water heater) is
installed in the same or an adjacent
room. Allow sufficient room ventilation
by unlockable ventilation openings in
the wall.
Check with your building inspector for a
riskless use to avoid a low pressure of
4 Pa or more.
Never connect an exhaust duct to
an active chimney, vent flue or
room venting ductwork. Danger of
toxication by draw back of exhaust
fumes.
When installing multiple dryers to
one collective exhaust duct, a
non-return flap per dryer must be
installed directly to the collective duct.
Otherwise the dryers could be
damaged and the electrical safety
affected.
Keep the area where the dryer is
installed free from lint, dust and
dirt.
Do not install the machine in rooms
where temperatures below freezing
may occur.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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To prevent fires do not use this
dryer to dry articles containing
–Foam rubber or similarly textured
rubber-like materials.
–Items with fillings and are damaged
(e.g. pillows or jackets).
–Items containing flammable cleaning
agents.
–Items containing hair spray, nail
polish remover or similar substances.
–Articles which may be greasy, fatty or
impregnated with other residues,
e.g. kitchen or cosmetic laundry.
– Do not dry mops, floor cloths, etc. in
this machine if they contain
substances such as wax or chemical
cleaning agents.
– Articles which are not sufficiently
cleaned and are soiled with grease
or oil. Wash extremely soiled articles
with a special detergent. Contact the
detergent manufacturer.
Do not lean on the door. The dryer
may tip over.
Always close the door after use. to
prevent hazards. For example:
–children trying to climb into the dryer
or hide items in it.
–small pets climbing into the dryer.
To protect the machine from rust
only use chloride-free cleaning and
disinfecting agents. Chloride may
cause corrosion.
Do not store chloride agents in close
proximity to the dryer. Fumes could
lead to rust damage.
Children
Close supervision is necessary
when the appliance is used near
children. Do not allow children to play
on or in the appliance.
Using accessories
Only use genuine Miele
accessories and replacement
parts. If other parts are used,
guarantee, performance and product
liability claims may become void.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Control panel
aDisplay*
See the following pages for more
information
bDirect select buttons
To select a drying program directly.
You can also save a "Favorite" drying
program on these buttons.
c"Start" button
dOptical interface PC
Allows a service technician to check
and update the drying programs
eJog shuttle
Turn to select menus
Press to confirm the selection
fabutton
To open the drum door.
*Contents in the display will vary with program offering.
Guide to the dryer
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Display function
Contents in the display will vary with program offering.
Main menu
1 Cottons Programme selection ...
2 Minimum iron Settings F...
3 Woollens handcare
4 Smoothing 10:00
The display shows the main menu (with factory default
settings). "Program selection" is highlighted.
If the display is dark (in Stand-by mode) turn the jog shuttle.
Jog shuttle
Turn the jog shuttle to select a program or setting.
Press the jog shuttle to confirm the selection.
Direct select buttons
The first four programs shown in the display on the left are the
"Favorites". They can be selected with the direct select
buttons.
The Favorites can be individually set to your desire. See
"Favorites" for more information.
The direct select buttons have different functions in the other
menus. In these menus an arrow His displayed above the
respective button with the function description of the button.
Program selection possibility
–Possibility 1 Select and confirm the menu "Program
selection" in the display with the jog shuttle.
–Possibility 2 Press one of the direct select buttons
D E F G and access directly the basic menu of
the program.
Guide to the dryer
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Menu Program selection
Programme
selection
Back A
Cottons
Minimum iron
Woollens handcare H
^All pre-set programs can be selected with the jog shuttle.
Depending on the direction the jog shuttle is turned the
highlighter moves up or down.
The arrows e- at the right side of the display show that more
selections are available.
^Press the jog shuttle to open the basic menu of the
selected program.
Basic menu of a drying program
Cottons Normal
Duration 1:16 h
Low temp.
H
Timer Y
H
Save
H
Back A
H
^The "Drying level" or "Program" can be selected by turning
the jog shuttle.
– The selected component is highlighted. Press the jog
shuttle to select or adjust the component.
–Select "Low temp." or "Timer" by pressing D-E.
–Press Gto get back to the Basic menu.
All components can also be selected and confirmed with the
jog shuttle only.
Settings J
The "Settings J" menu allows you to adjust the dryer to
individual needs. See "Settings J" for more information.
Guide to the dryer
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The appliance must be correctly
installed and connected before the
first use. Please see the "Installation
instructions."
Welcome screen
The Welcome screen shows when the
dryer is turned on for the first time.
The welcome screen will not show
anymore, when the total use time of
the dryer exceeds one hour.
The display then shows the language
selection.
Language J
Select the desired language and
confirm with "OK".
Set the time of day
^Set the hour by turning the jog shuttle
and press to confirm.
^Repeat to set the minutes and
confirm.
^Press again to save the time of day.
Before using for the first time
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Fabric care labels
Before drying, check fabric care labels
for special drying instructions.
q= Drying with normal temperature
r= Drying with low temperature
s= Do not dry in a tumble dryer
Drying tips
–Observe the maximum loads, see the
"Programs guide".
Overloading the dryer will result in
poor drying and wrinkling.
– Do not place dripping wet items in
the dryer! Spin the laundry after the
wash for at least 30 seconds.
–Drydelicate fabrics with the fabric
care symbol rwith the "Low
temperature" option.
–Open jackets to allow even drying.
–Starched laundry can be dried in
the tumble dryer. The amount of
starch must be doubled during the
wash.
–Wash new, colored items before
drying for the first time and do not
dry with light-colored items. These
fabrics can "bleed" (also on plastic
parts of the dryer). Colored fluff may
also get on the light colored items.
–Wool and wool blends tend to felt
and shrink. Dry wool and wool
blends in the "Woollen handcare"
program.
–The fine fabric of down filled items
tend to shrink. Dry these items in the
"Smoothing" program.
–Dry pure linen items only if it is
recommended on the fabric care
label. The surface of the fabric may
become "rough". Dry these items in
the "Smoothing" program.
–Knitted fabrics (e.g. T-Shirts and
underwear) tend to shrink when
washed and dried for the first time.
Do not overdry these fabrics.
–Permanent press and delicate
fabrics tend to crease more the
bigger the load size.
For better drying results reduce the
load size or select the "Shirts"
program.
Use
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1. Sort the laundry
^Loosen up the washed laundry.
^For even drying results sort by
desired dryness, fiber/fabric, size
and residual moisture after spinning.
,Do not dry items that may melt
or ignite in the dryer such as
plastics, rubber or sneakers. They
could melt and damage the laundry.
–Check hems and seams, be sure that
no filling can drop out.
– Comforter covers and pillowcases
should be fastened in order to
prevent small items from getting
trapped inside of them.
– Close zippers, hooks and eyelets.
– Tie fabric belts and apron ties.
– Remove or sew up released bra
underwires.
2. Load the laundry
^Use the abutton to open the drum
door.
^Load the laundry loosely into the
drum.
Do not overload the drum.
Overloading strains the fabrics and
results in poor drying results.
To prevent fabric damage, check
that laundry is not caught in the
closed door. Do not use softener
sheets in this dryer. Silicates
contained in these sheets could
cause the dryer to overheat.
^Close the door with a firm swing or
lean against the dryer and push it
closed.
Use
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3. Select a program
Two program selection possibilities:
^Select a "Favorite" by pressing the
respective direct select button.
or
^Select from the "Program selection"
menu by turning the jog shuttle.
4. Select "Low temp." and/or
"Timer"
^If desired select "Low temp." and/or
"Timer" from the respective
sub-menus.
Note:
The displayed duration (remaining time)
can vary with every new program
selection (remaining time).
5. Insert coins (if operated by
coin mechanism)
^If a coin mechanism operates the
machine, please regard the
displayed request to pay.
If the door is opened after a program
has started or if the program is
canceled the credit is lost.
6. Starting a program
"Start" flashes when a program can be
started.
^Press the "Start" button.
The "Start" button lights.
–The display shows "Programme start"
and then "Drying" with the program
duration.
–The drying levels of the drying level
programs are displayed,
e.g. machine iron, hand iron, etc.
^Press one of the following buttons
during the running program:
– Button E"Timer"
The time of day and the approximate
program end is displayed.
– Button F"Save"
The currently running program can
be saved as a "Favorite".
– Button G"Cancellation"
To cancel the currently running
program.
Use
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Remaining time
When a program is selected, the
approximate duration is displayed. This
is the "remaining time".
The program duration can vary due to
some factors: Residual moisture after
spinning, fabric, load size, room
temperature and voltage fluctuations.
The adaptive electronic adjusts to the
individual load to display the accurate
remaining time. The remaining time is
constantly checked and can lead to
leaps in time.
The "Woolens handcare" and
"Smoothing" programs can be ended
ahead of time once a certain
temperature is reached. This may be
the case with fine fabrics or if the dryer
had some residual heat from a previous
program.
Before the end of a program
After drying with hot air, the cool down
phase finishes the program. "Cooling
down" is displayed. Only after the
cooling down phase has ended the
program is finished.
These programs do not have a cooling
down phase: "Woollen handcare",
"Smoothing".
7. At the end of a program
"Anti-crease" (if selected) and "End"
mark the end of a program in the
display. During the anti-crease phase
the drum will turn in intervals if the
laundry is not immediately removed
from the dryer to prevent the laundry
from wrinkling. Run time 1 h.
^Use the abutton to open the drum
door.
^Remove the laundry.
Check the drum for any missed
pieces of laundry. Any items left in
the dryer can be damaged because
of over-drying.
If the door stays open, the light goes off
after a few minutes (saving energy).
^Close the door.
Cleaning and care hints
^See "Cleaning and Care".
Use
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Coin mechanism
For coin mechanism operated
machines: Money or tokens will be
lost when the door is opened after
program start or when canceling a
program.
Technical Service can set a time frame
when a program can be changed.
Canceling a program
^Press the Gbutton "Cancel".
The laundry is cooled down. Press G
"Cancel" once more and "End" is
displayed.
^Press the abutton.
^Open and close the door.
^Select the new program.
^Press the "Start" button.
Adding/removing laundry
during a drying program
^Press the abutton.
^Open the door.
,Do not touch the rear of the
drum while adding or removing
items! Danger of burns due to high
temperatures in the drum.
^Add or remove items.
^Close the door.
Continue drying
^Press the "Start" button.
Note
When the program cycle is changed
the displayed remaining time may differ
from the actual drying time.
Use
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Programs may vary depending on the offerings of your machine.
Cottons Load size: 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg)
Extra dry, Normal+, Normal
Items Single and multilayered cotton and linen laundry e.g. terry towels,
beach towels, bath robes, T-Shirts, underwear, cottons bed linens,
baby clothing, etc.
Note –Select "Low temp." for items with the fabric care symbol r.
–Select "Extra dry" for multilayered and thick items.
–The "Extra dry" program should not be selected for jersey materials.
Items may shrink.
Hand iron r, Hand iron rr, Machine iron
Items Cotton or linen fabrics to be left damp for easier ironing.
e.g. table cloths, bed linen, starched laundry, etc.
Note –Select "Low temp." for items with the fabric care symbol r.
–Roll up items until they are ironed, to keep them moist.
Minimum iron Load size: 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)
Normal+, Normal, Hand iron r
Items Permanent Press items of cotton, mixed fabrics or synthetics.
e.g. sweaters, dresses, pants, table cloths, etc.
Note –Select "Low temp." for items with the fabric care symbol r.
–Select "Hand iron r" for crease-free drying and reduce the load size
to 1.5 kg.
–Items will be dried wrinkle free, depending on fabric and load.
The load size is the dry laundry weight.
Program guide
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Woollen handcare Load size: 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
Items Woolen fabrics
Note –Woolen items will be loosened up and fluffed in a short time, but not
completely dried.
–Remove the items immediately after the program ends and allow
them to air dry.
Smoothing Load size: 6.6 lbs (3.0 kg)
Items –Cotton or linen fabrics
–Permanent Press items of cotton, mixed fabrics or synthetics.
e.g. khakis, shirts, etc.
Note –Program to reduce creasing after previous spinning in the washer.
–Remove the items immediately after the program end and allow to
air dry.
Cool air Load size: 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg)
Items To air items
Warm air Load size: 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg)
Items –Final drying of multi-layer fabrics, with unique drying
characteristics. e.g. jackets, pillows and large textiles.
–Drying of single items: beach towels, bathing suits, etc.
Note –Select "Low temp." for select for items with the fabric care symbol
r.
–Do not select the longest drying for the first run. Check by testing,
which time is most suitable.
Program guide
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Jeans Load size: 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)
Normal, Hand iron r
Items Denim fabric items, pants, jackets, skirts or shirts, etc.
Shirts Load size: 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
Normal, Hand iron r
Items Shirts and dress shirts.
Outerwear Load size: 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)
Normal, Hand iron r
Items Outdoor clothing suitable to dry in a tumble dyer.
Proofing Load size: 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
Items For dryer suitable items, e.g. ski and outdoor clothing, table cloths
and poplin items.
Note –This program has an additional step for the water proofing.
–Water proofed items must only be treated with a water repellant
that is "Suitable for membrane textiles". These chemicals are
based on flourochemicals.
–Do not dry items which were treated with agents containing
paraffin! This is a fire hazard.
Towelling Load size: 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg)
Normal+
Items Terry laundry, e.g. towels, beach towels, bath robes.
Program guide
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The delay start option allows you to select the program end
time. The program start can be delayed from 30 minutes to
24 hours.
Select the sub-menu Timer
Cottons Normal+
Low temp.
Duration 1:47 h
Low temp. BTimer YSave Back A
HHHH
^Press the direct select button E. The "Timer" menu
shows.
Select the Time
Cottons Normal
Low temp.
10:00 Start 10:13
Finish 12:00
^Select the desired program end time with the jog shuttle
and confirm.
The program end time is adjusted to the next full or half hour.
The program start will be delayed in accordance with the
desired program end time.
Starting the delay start function
^Press the "Start" button.
The elapsed time is displayed and will count down in
minutes.
The drum turns briefly every hour to prevent creases.
Canceling delay start
^Press the Gbutton to cancel the Timer.
^Press it once more to get back to the main menu.
Delay start
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The dryer has the option to save the most used drying
programs on the direct select buttons. The option "Save"
must be selected in "Settings - Supervisor level". Contact
Technical Service for access to this level.
Selecting/Changing a Favorite
^Close the door.
Main menu
1 Cottons Programme selection ...
2 Minimum iron Settings F...
3 Woollens handcare
4 Smoothing 10:00
^Press the Dbutton.
Basic menu
Cottons Normal
Duration 1:16 h
Low temp.
H
Timer Y
H
Save
H
Back A
H
^Turn the jog shuttle to select the component you want to
adjust: program ("Cottons") or the drying level ("Normal").
^Press the jog shuttle to confirm the selection.
Favorites
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Depending on the selection the display shows one of the following
submenus
– Select a program
Programme
selection
Back A
Cottons
Minimum iron
Woollens handcare H
^Select the desired program with the jog shuttle and
confirm.
Important: If no selection is made in the sub-menu, the
display will switch back to the basic menu after
20 seconds.
– Drying level programs
Cottons Normal+
Drying levels from c
Machine iron - Extra dry
^Select and confirm the desired drying level with the jog
shuttle.
The display shows the drying level range of each program.
– Program "Warm air", "Cool air"
Warm air 0:30 h
10:00 Finish 10:30
Duration 0:30 h
^The duration can be extended or shortened with the jog
shuttle (maximum 2 hr cold air / 1 hr warm air).
The program end time is displayed.
– other programs
The defined programs have a fixed drying level and duration
and cannot be adjusted.
Favorites
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