Miele PT 7136 Vario OS User manual

Operating and installation instructions
for vented tumble dryer
PT 7136 Vario
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the machine, it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed, commissioned
and used for the first time. M.-Nr. 09 755 980
en-GB

Disposing of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags, etc are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation.
Disposal of your old machine
Electrical and electronic machines
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your machine.
Please do not therefore dispose it with
your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste recycling centre or
contact your dealer for advice. Ensure
that it presents no danger to children
while being stored for disposal.
Energy saving tips
To avoid unnecessarily long drying
times and high consumption of energy:
–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.
–Load according to the optimum
amount of laundry recommended for
the programme being used.
Underloading is uneconomical.
Overloading gives a poorer quality of
drying, and may cause unnecessary
creasing.
– Make sure the room in which the
dryer is located is well ventilated.
– Remove the fluff from the filter when
necessary (see "Cleaning and Care").
– Check all parts of the ventilation
system on a regular basis, and
remove any build-up of fluff etc.
–The vent ducting should be as short,
straight and smooth as possible to
minimise any resistance to the air
throughflow.
Caring for the environment
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Caring for the environment..........................................2
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................5
Operating the tumble dryer.........................................16
Control panel .....................................................16
Before using for the first time.........................................16
Display ..........................................................17
Operating the tumble dryer in Laundrette mode ..........................19
Notes and tips on laundry care .....................................20
1. Sort the laundry .................................................20
2. Load the tumble dryer ............................................21
3. Select a programme .............................................21
Short instructions ................................................22
Selecting a programme ............................................26
Selecting/changing a programme .....................................26
Low temperature ..................................................28
Saving a favourite programme .......................................28
Timer ...........................................................29
Changing the programme sequence .................................30
Payment system...................................................30
Once a programme has started ......................................30
- changing the programme........................................30
- cancelling the programme .......................................30
Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started ................30
Power cut ........................................................30
Time remaining ...................................................30
Cleaning and care ................................................31
Cleaning the fluff filter ..............................................31
Removing the filter ..............................................31
Taking the filter apart ............................................31
Cleaning the filter whilst dry .......................................32
Cleaning the cartridge filter with water ...............................32
Cleaning the filter housing ........................................32
Replacing the filter ..............................................33
Cleaning the tumble dryer ...........................................33
Contents
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Problem solving guide ............................................34
Problem solving guide ..............................................34
Check and fault messages in the display ...............................34
An unsatisfactory drying result .......................................36
Other problems ...................................................37
Changing the lamp ................................................40
After sales service ................................................41
Repairs..........................................................41
PC / Optical interface...............................................41
Optional accessories ...............................................41
Installation and connection ........................................42
View from the front ..............................................42
Side view......................................................43
Rear view .....................................................43
View from above ................................................43
Washer-dryer stack..............................................43
Installing the tumble dryer ...........................................44
Transporting the dryer to its installation site ...........................44
Levelling the machine............................................44
Securing the tumble dryer against slippage ..........................45
Payment system ................................................45
Electrical connection ...............................................46
Single phase AC 230 V - country variant .............................47
Installation - extraction ducting .....................................48
General .........................................................48
To calculate the total duct length .....................................49
To calculate the total duct length ...................................49
Calculation example .............................................50
Installation to the rear, left or right hand side of the machine ................50
Venting system with plastic piping ....................................51
Venting system with flexible ducting ...................................52
Main venting duct .................................................54
Technical data ...................................................55
Contents
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~It is essential to read these instructions.
This tumble dryer complies with current safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the tumble dryer,
please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first
time. They contain important information on its safety, installation,
use and maintenance.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that they are
made available to new users. They must be made aware of these
Warning and Safety instructions.
Pass these instructions on to any future users/owners.
Correct application
~This tumble dryer is only intended for drying fabrics which have
been washed in a water solution, and marked on the manufacturer's
care label as being suitable for tumble drying.
If using dry cleaning kits, do so at your own risk, and follow the
instructions provided on the packaging.
Any other applications may be dangerous. Miele cannot be held
liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or
operation.
~The tumble dryer is not intended for outdoor use.
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~The tumble dryer can only be used by people with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or
knowledge, if they are are supervised whilst using it or have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the
consequences of incorrect use.
~Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the tumble
dryer unless they are constantly supervised.
~Children 8 years and older may only use the tumble dryer
unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way
and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect
operation.
~Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the tumble
dryer unsupervised.
~Please supervise children in the vicinity of the tumble dryer and
do not let them play with it.
Technical safety
~Before setting up the tumble dryer, check it for any externally
visible damage.
Do not install or use a damaged tumble dryer.
~Do not make any alterations to the tumble dryer, unless
authorised to do so by Miele.
~Do not connect the tumble dryer to the mains electricity supply by
an extension lead. Extension leads are a fire hazard and do not
guarantee the required safety of the tumble dryer.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~The electrical safety of this tumble dryer can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety
requirement is met. If in any doubt, please have the electrical
installation tested by a qualified electrician. Miele cannot be held
liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g.
electric shock).
~Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the
user, for which Miele cannot accept liability. Repairs should only be
undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician, otherwise any
subsequent damage will not be covered by the guarantee. Ensure
current is not supplied to the tumble dryer until after maintenance or
repair work has been carried out.
~Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele
original spare parts. Only when these parts are fitted can the safety
standards of the tumble dryer be guaranteed.
~To ensure the correct performance of the tumble dryer and to
prevent the risk of faults and fire, it is important to check it and carry
out maintenance on a regular basis.
~The tumble dryer must be isolated from the electricity supply in
the event of a fault and during cleaning and maintenance.
Please also read the "Installation and connection" and the "Electrical
connection" sections.
~The tumble dryer must not be used in a non-stationary location
(e.g. on a ship).
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~Please observe the instructions in "Installation and connection"
and "Technical data".
~The socket must be easily accessible after installation in order to
disconnect the tumble dryer from the electricity supply.
~For hard-wired machines, the all-pole isolator provided on-site
must be easily accessible after installation in order to disconnect the
tumble dryer from the electricity supply.
~Do not block the gap between the base of the dryer and the floor
with plinth facings, deep pile carpet etc. as this would hinder a
sufficient intake of air.
~Make sure the dryer door can be opened without hindrance after
installation.
~In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or
other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the tumble dryer
and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times. Any damage
which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the appliance guarantee.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct use
~The maximum load of dry laundry for this tumble dryer is 6.5 kg.
See the Programme chart for the maximum recommended loads in
individual programmes.
~Do not let anyone sit or lean on the door, as this can cause the
tumble dryer to tip up. Danger of injury.
~Always close the door after use. This way you will avoid the
danger of:
–children climbing into the dryer or hiding things in it.
– pets or other small animals climbing into it.
~Do not use a pressure washer or hose to clean the tumble dryer.
~Always keep the area around the tumble dryer free of dust and
fluff. Dust and dirt drawn into the tumble dryer can cause blockages.
Faults can then occur as well as the risk of fire.
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~The tumble dryer must only be used when it is connected to a
suitable ducting system. The installation site must be adequately
ventilated.
~The ducting must not be connected to
–a chimney or vent flue which is in use,
–or to ducting which ventilates rooms with fireplaces,
–or to chimneys being used by other appliances.
Smoke or exhaust fumes can cause poisoning.
~Check all parts of the extraction system on a regular basis (e.g.
wall vent, external grille, bends in the ducting etc.) and make sure
they are all free of any hindrance. A build-up of fluff will prevent a
free flow of air through the system. If the dryer is to be connected to
an existing ducting system, this must be checked for suitability
beforehand.
~Adequate ventilation is essential to avoid the danger of
asphyxia and toxic fumes where 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.
To ensure safe operation, and to prevent gases given off by these
appliances being drawn back into the room, an underpressure of
4 Pa is the maximum permissible.
Ventilation can be maintained by:
–air inlets in the external wall which cannot be closed or blocked,
or
–by fitting a window contact switch which ensures that the
appliance can only be operated when the window is open.
To ensure safe operation of your tumble dryer and to avoid an
underpressure of 4 Pa or more, please seek professional advice.
Warning and Safety instructions
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