Miele PT 7186 Vario User manual

Operating and Installation
Instructions
PT 7186 Vario
To prevent accidents
and appliance damage
read these instructions
before
installation or use. M.-Nr. 09 146 092
en - US

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Guide to the tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Operating the tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1. Sort the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2. Load the tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3. Select a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Selecting a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Selecting/changing a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Low temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Saving a program as a favorite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Changing the program sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Payment system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Once a program has started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
- changing the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
- canceling the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adding or removing laundry after a program has started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Power cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Time remaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cleaning the lint filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Removing the filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Taking the filter apart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cleaning the filter while dry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cleaning the lint filter with water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Replacing the filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cleaning the filter housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Quick cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Extra cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
– Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
– The cover in the door opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cleaning the tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Check and fault messages in the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
An unsatisfactory drying result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Other problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Changing the lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Peak load cut-out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Service interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
View from the side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
View from above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Installation on a raised plinth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Payment system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Installing the tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Moving the tumble dryer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Levelling the tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Securing the tumble dryer against slippage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Room ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Installation - extraction ducting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
To calculate the total duct length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Calculation example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Exhaust socket dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Venting system with plastic piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Venting system with flexible ducting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Venting more than one dryer via the same ducting system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Help protect the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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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 these
instructions.
,READ AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
This tumble dryer is only intended
for industrial or institutional use and
should not be used by anyone who
is not specially trained to operate it.
This also applies to industrial
applications performed in residential
environments.
Compliant use of the dryer has been
investigated with respect to
industrial use only (UL 1240).
Keep these operating instructions in
a safe place and pass them on to
any future user.
Read all instructions before
installation or use of the dryer to
prevent injury and machine damage.
,Installation, repair and
maintenance work should be
performed by a Miele authorized
service technician. Work by
unqualified persons could be
dangerous.
Improper use of the appliance can
lead to personal injury and material
damage.
All personnel working with this
machine must be fully trained in all
aspects of its use and safety.
Proper use of the dryer
,The dryer is only intended for
drying fabrics that were washed with
water as a cleaning agent.
~The dryer is only intended for drying
fabrics that were washed with water as
a cleaning agent. Check fabric care
labels to verify that the articles can be
machine dried.
"Dry cleaning kits" for freshening up
garments in a tumble dryer are
increasingly available on the market. If
using, do so at your own risk, and
follow the instructions provided on the
packaging.
Any other applications may be
dangerous.
~Persons who lack physical, sensory
or mental abilities, or experience with
the appliance should not use the
dishwasher without supervision or
instruction by a responsible person.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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~Do not let children play in, on or
near the dryer. Do not let them play with
the controls or operate the unit.
~If the dryer is operated in a publicly
accessible area, the operator must
ensure the safe use of the appliance.
Technical safety
~Before installation of the dryer,
check it for any externally visible
damage.
Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
~Do not operate the appliance if the
control panel, wires or cables are
damaged.
~Do not damage, remove, or bypass
any of the safety features and controls
of the dryer.
~Do not operate the dryer when
housing parts have been removed and
the moving or electrical parts are
exposed and accessible.
~Do not make any alterations to the
dryer, unless authorized to do so by
Miele.
~Be certain this appliance is properly
installed and grounded by an
authorized technician. For electrical
safety this machine must be grounded
z. It is imperative that this basic safety
requirement be tested by a qualified
electrician. Consult a qualified
electrician if in doubt.
~Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance or attempt any servicing
unless specifically recommended in
these operating instructions. Contact
Miele’s Technical Service Department
for assistance.
~Use only genuine Miele parts. Use
of non-Miele parts may impair
performance and void any guarantees.
~The dryer needs timely and
professional maintenance to prevent
performance loss, malfunctions and the
risk of fire.
~Before installation or service,
disconnect the power supply to the
work area.
~Repairs to electrical and gas
appliances should only be carried out
by a Miele Service Technician in
accordance with local and national
safety regulations. Unauthorized repairs
could cause injury or machine damage.
~The installation of this unit in 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Correct use
~Do not let anyone sit or lean on the
doors, as this can cause the dryer to
tip. Danger of injury.
~Always close the door after loading
or unloading the dryer, to prevent:
–children from climbing into the dryer,
or hiding small items in the dryer.
–small animals from climbing into the
dryer.
~Empty all pockets so that no
flammable items such as lighters,
matches, candles and cosmetics end
up in the dryer.
~Always make sure the drum is
stationary before reaching in to remove
laundry. Never put your hand into a
drum that is still moving.
~Take care not to pinch or cut your
fingers on the hinges of the drum door
or lint flap. Use the handles.
~The area necessary to open the
drum door completely must not be
obstructed by doors or other structures.
~Do not use a power washer to clean
the dryer.
~Keep the area around the exhaust
opening (toekick) and adjacent
surrounding areas free of lint, dust and
dirt.
~Operate the dryer only if an exhaust
air duct is connected and the room is
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 lint
will prevent a free flow of air through the
system. If the appliance is to be
connected to an existing ducting
system, this must be checked for
suitability beforehand.
~Do not operate the dryer in a room
where cleaning machines operate with
solvents containing CFC. Vapors from
combustion turn into hydrochloric acid
which damages laundry and dryer.
When operated in a separate room,
there must be no air exchange
possible. Make sure the dryer is
supplied with clean fresh air only.
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~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.
If in doubt, contact Miele Technical Ser-
vice.
~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.
~A build-up of lint will block the
airflow, heating and ventilation, which
will impair the efficiency of the dryer. Be
sure to clean the lint filter before or after
each load.
~Do not use the dryer without the
built-in lint filter in place. Fire hazard!
If the lint filter is damaged it must be
replaced immediately.
~The dryer must not be used without
the lint filters in place or if the lint filters
are damaged in any way. Damaged
filters can cause operational faults and
blockages in the airways, the heating
elements and in the ducting.
Fire hazard!
In the event of a damaged filter, turn
the appliance off and replace the filter
with a new one.
~Do not install the tumble dryer stack
in a room where there is a risk of frost
occurring. At temperatures around
freezing point the appliance may not be
able to operate properly.
The ambient room temperature should
be between +36°F (2°C) and +122°F
(50°C).
~The appliance is not intended for
outdoor use.
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~To prevent the risk of fire, the
following textiles must not be dried in
this appliance:
–items which have not been washed.
–items, such as workwear, which have
not been thoroughly cleaned and
which 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 these
might 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 such 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 dryer:
–items which have been cleaned
using chemicals (e.g. professional
dry-cleaning agents).
–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.
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~With sensitive fabrics there may be
a danger of them spontaneously
combusting if dried too long. Immedi-
ately remove the laundry at the end of
the drying program and after a power
failure.
Keep a fire extinguisher near the dryer.
The laundry must not be removed from
the dryer until the cooling down phase
has been completed.
If hot laundry items are stacked or
packed they could spontaneously
combust.
~Warning: Do not switch the
appliance off before the end of the
drying program. If this was done and
the laundry was then removed immedi-
ately it could give off a great amount of
heat.
~Fabric softrner and similar products
must be used according to the
instructions on the manufacturer's
packaging.
~Never use or store gasoline,
petroleum-based substances or other
easily flammable substances near the
machine. Fire and explosion hazard!
~Do not allow air contaminated with
chlorine, fluorine or other vapors
containing solvents to get into the
dryer. Fire hazard.
~Disinfection and cleaning agents
often contain chlorine compounds. If
these agents dry on stainless steel it
will cause it to rust. To protect the dryer
use only chlorine-free disinfection and
cleaning agents for laundering and
disinfecting, and for cleaning the
stainless steel surfaces. If in doubt
about a cleaning agent, contact the
manufacturer.
Aggressive vapors containing chlorine
can also be corrosive. Do not store
containers of these agents near the
appliance.
~Remove the door to the drying
compartment before the appliance is
removed for service or discarded
Accessories
~Only use genuine Miele original
spare parts and accessories with this
appliance. If spare parts or accessories
from other manufacturers are used, this
will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele
cannot accept liability.
Disposing of your old machine
~Before disposing of an old machine
it is important to disable the door lock.
This way you will prevent the risk of
children accidentally locking
themselves in and endangering their
lives.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Control panel
aDisplay
See the following pages for more information.
bDirect select buttons (keys)
For selecting an individual program quickly. These buttons can be programmed
to select your own favorite drying programs.
cStart button
dPC / optical interface
This is used by service technicians to run diagnostic checks on your tumble
dryer, and can also be used to update programming data in the future.
eJog shuttle
This is used to select menu options (by turning it) and to confirm your selection
(by pressing it).
fOn/Off button K
Before using for the first time
Before using the tumble dryer for the first time, ensure that it is correctly
installed and connected. See "Installation and connection".
To commission the tumble dryer follow the instructions in the separate booklet
"Commissioning, Program chart and Settings".
Guide to the tumble dryer
10