Miele PT 7186 Vario User manual

Operating and installation instructions
for vented tumble dryer
PT 7186 Vario
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed, commissioned
and used for the first time. M.-Nr. 07 529 112
en-GB

Disposing of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally 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.
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure they are
recycled.
Disposing of your old
appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
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 appliance.
Please do not dispose of it with your
general waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection/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.........................................15
Control panel .....................................................15
Before using for the first time.........................................15
Display ..........................................................16
Operating the tumble dryer in Laundrette mode ..........................18
Notes and tips on laundry care .....................................19
1. Sort the laundry .................................................19
2. Load the tumble dryer ............................................20
3. Select a programme .............................................20
Short instructions ................................................21
Selecting a programme ............................................25
Selecting/changing a programme .....................................25
Low temperature ..................................................27
Saving a programme as a favourite....................................27
Timer ...........................................................28
Changing the programme sequence .................................29
Payment system...................................................29
Once a programme has started ......................................29
- changing the programme........................................29
- cancelling the programme .......................................29
Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started ................29
Power cuts .......................................................29
Time remaining ...................................................29
Cleaning and care ................................................30
Cleaning the fluff filter ..............................................30
Removing the filter ..............................................30
Taking the filter apart ............................................30
Cleaning the filter whilst dry .......................................31
Cleaning the fluff filter with water ...................................31
Replacing the filter ..............................................31
Cleaning the filter housing ...........................................32
Quick cleaning .................................................32
Extra cleaning ..................................................32
–Fan.........................................................32
– The cover in the door opening....................................33
Contents
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Cleaning the tumble dryer ...........................................34
Problem solving guide ............................................35
Problem solving guide ..............................................35
Check and fault messages in the display ...............................35
An unsatisfactory drying result .......................................37
Other problems ...................................................38
Changing the lamp ................................................41
Peak load cut-out..................................................42
Service interval ...................................................42
After sales service ................................................43
Repairs..........................................................43
PC / Optical interface...............................................43
Optional accessories ...............................................43
Installation and connection ........................................44
Front view .....................................................44
View from the side ..............................................45
Rear view .....................................................45
View from above ................................................45
Installation on a raised plinth ......................................45
Payment system ................................................45
Installing the tumble dryer ...........................................46
Moving the tumble dryer..........................................46
Levelling the tumble dryer ........................................46
Securing the tumble dryer against slippage ..........................48
Room ventilation ................................................48
Electrical connection ...............................................49
Installation - extraction ducting .....................................50
General .........................................................50
To calculate the total duct length .....................................51
Procedure .....................................................51
Calculation example .............................................52
Exhaust socket dimensions ..........................................52
Venting system with plastic piping ....................................53
Venting system with flexible ducting ...................................54
Venting more than one dryer via the same ducting system .................55
Technical data ...................................................56
Contents
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~It is essential to read these instructions.
,Caution! Risk of fire.
To avoid the possible danger of fire please red these warnings
carefully.
,A clogged filter is a hazard! The lint filter must be cleaned
after every programme.
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.
Warning and Safety instructions
5

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.
"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. Miele cannot be held
liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or
operation.
~This tumble dryer must be used as described in these
instructions and must be checked on a regular basis to make sure it
is functioning correctly. Maintenance must be carried out when
necessary.
~The tumble dryer is not intended for outdoor use.
~This 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 operation.
~Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the tumble
dryer unless they are constantly supervised.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~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.
~If the tumble dryer is used in a publically accessible room, it is
the supervisor's responsibility to ensure that suitable measures are
in place which enable operators to use it safely.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Technical safety
~Before setting up the tumble dryer, check it for any externally
visible damage.
Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
~Do not make any alterations to the tumble dryer, unless
authorised to do so by Miele.
~The electrical safety of this tumble dryer can only be guaranteed
when it is correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety
requirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical
installation tested and where there is any doubt the on-site wiring
system should be inspected 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.
~Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele
original spare parts. Only when these parts are fitted can the safety
standards of the appliance 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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~In the event of a fault or for cleaning purposes, the tumble dryer
is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when:
–it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn, or
–it is switched off at the mains, or
–the mains fuse is disconnected.
~This tumble dryer must not be used in a non-stationary location
(e.g. on a ship).
~In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or
other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the tumble dryer in
a clean condition at all times. Any damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the guarantee.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct use
~Do not let anyone sit or lean on the doors, as this can cause the
tumble dryer to tip up. Danger of injury.
~Always close the doors after use. This way you will avoid the
danger of:
–children climbing into the tumble 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 drawn into the appliance can cause blockages over time.
Faults can then occur as well as the risk of fire.
~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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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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, the advice of a competent builder must be sought.
~If more than one tumble dryer is being installed using a joint
ducting system, each dryer must have its own non-return flap to the
joint ducting system.
Otherwise the dryers could be damaged, endangering their
electrical safety.
~The fluff filter must be cleaned regularly.
~The tumble dryer must not be used without the fluff filters in place
or if the fluff filter is damaged in any way. A damaged filter 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, switch the appliance off and
replace the filter with a new one.
~Do not install the tumble dryer 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 +2°C and +50°C
Warning and Safety instructions
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~To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles 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 which are still soiled with grease, oil or other
deposits (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 programme.
–items which have been treated with inflamable cleaning agents or
contain residues of acetone, alcohol, benzine, petrol, stain
remover, turpentine, wax, wax remover or other chemicals (e.g.
mops and floor cloths).
– items which have been splashed with hair lacquer, hair spray, nail
varnish 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 must not be tumble dried
in this tumble dryer:
–items which have been cleaned using chemicals (e.g.
professional dry-cleaning agents).
–fabrics which contain a large proportion of rubber, foam rubber or
rubber-like materials. For example, products made from latex
foam rubber, shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubberised articles
and items of clothing and pillows with foam rubber filling.
–damaged items which contain padding or fillings (e.g. pillows,
jackets). When damaged, the filling can get out with the risk of
igniting in the dryer.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~In many programmes, 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 programme is not finished until the cooling down
phase has been completed.
Ensure that you always wait until the end of the programme before
removing the laundry.
~Warning: Do not switch the tumble dryer off before the end of the
drying programme. If this was done and the laundry was then
removed immediately it could give off a great amount of heat.
~Fabric conditioner and similar products must be used according
to the instructions on the manufacturer's packaging.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~Benzine, petrol, paraffin or any easily flammable liquid must not
be stored or used near the tumble dryer. Fire and explosion risk.
~Do not allow air contaminated with chlorine, fluorine or other
vapours containing solvents to get into the tumble dryer. Fire
hazard.
~For tumble dryers with stainless steel surfaces:
The stainless steel surfaces must not come into contact with liquid
cleaning and disinfecting agents which contain chlorine or sodium
hypochlorite. These agents can have a corrosive effect on stainless
steel.
Aggressive vapours containing chlorine can also be corrosive.
Do not store containers of these agents near the tumble dryer.
Accessories
~Only use genuine Miele original spare parts and accessories with
this tumble dryer. Using spare parts or accessories from other
manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot
accept liability.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Control panel
aDisplay
See the following pages for more information.
bShortcut buttons (keys)
For selecting an individual programme quickly. These buttons can be
programmed to select your own favourite drying programmes.
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.
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
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, Programme chart and Settings".
Operating the tumble dryer
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Display
Entry menu
1 Cottons Programme selection ...
2 Minimum iron Settings F...
3 Woollens handcare
4 Smoothing 10:00
When the tumble dryer is switched on, the entry menu (with
four favourite programmes listed) appears with Programme
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.
Shortcut buttons
Pressing a shortcut button selects one of the four favourite
programmes shown on the left of the display.
If you wish to change the programmes shown in this list you
can do so (see "Selecting a programme - Saving a
programme as a favourite" for more information).
The shortcut buttons have different functions in the other
menus. Where this is the case, an arrow Hwill appear in the
display above the shortcut button, together with a description
of its function .
Programme selection
There are two ways of selecting a programme:
–Option 1: Select the Programme selection menu in the
display and confirm your selection by pressing the
multi-function selector.
–Option 2: Press shortcut button D E F or G. This
will automatically take you into the main menu for that
programme.
Operating the tumble dryer
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Programme selection menu
Programme
selection
Back A
Cottons
Minimum iron
Delicates H
You can use the multi-function selector to select any
programme. 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 programme selected.
Drying programme 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 "Programme".
–Pressing the multi-function selector selects the highlighted
option and opens the relevant sub-menu.
–Low temperature and Timer can be selected by pressing
shortcut buttons Dor E.
–To go back to the entry menu press shortcut 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, Programme chart and Settings" for
further information.
Operating the tumble dryer
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Operating the tumble dryer in Laundrette mode
The entry menu will vary depending on the Controls setting
selected.
^The dryer is operated either with shortcut keys D,E,
F,Gor the multi-function selector.
WS-shortcut keys, basic
1Cottons Normal+
2 Minimum iron Normal
3 Woollens handcare
4 Cool air
4 programmes are available to choose from. To specify which
programmes are available go to the Settings/supervisor level
menu.
WS-shortcut keys + Logo
M
PROFESSIONAL
##
H
P
H
#
H
More
H
12 drying levels and timed programmes are available to
choose from. To specify which programmes are available go
to the Settings/supervisor level menu.
WS-shortcut keys, ex/int time
M
PROFESSIONAL
Q
H
R
H
S
H
T
H
4 timed programmes with different temperature levels are
available to choose from. To specify which programmes are
available, go to the Settings/supervisor level menu.
Operating the tumble 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-coloured garments should
be washed and dried separately
from light-coloured garments the first
few times they are washed, to avoid
the risk of colours running and
discolouring other garments or even
the plastic components in the tumble
dryer.
Dark-coloured fibres can also settle
on light-coloured 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. . ., 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 "Warning and 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 programme
(see the separate booklet
"Commissioning, Programme 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 programme
–On many programmes, different
drying levels can be selected
depending on individual
requirements. . . e.g.Normal+ for
laundry that you want to fold and put
away immediately after drying.
...e.g.Machine iron or Hand iron if
the laundry needs further processing
after drying, e.g. machine ironing.
See separate booklet
"Commissioning, Programme chart
and Settings".
–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 programme.
– 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 programme.
– Woollens and wool blends tend to
become matted and shrink if dried in
a tumble dryer. Only dry these
fabrics in a Woollens programme.
–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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