Miele T 1515 VENT ED DRYER - OPERATING User manual

Operating Instructions
Vented Dryer
T 1515
To prevent accidents
and machine damage
read these instructions
before installation or use.
U
M.-Nr.05 275 060

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Quick Guide
Guide to the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Before oading the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using the dryer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1. Turn on the dryer and load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. Select a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3. Select the Buzzer to signal the end of the program (if desired) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4. Select the load size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the dryer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4. Start the program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5. At the end of a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Dryer care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cleaning the lint filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Changing the light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Power failure - Emergency door release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Frequent y asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
After Sa es service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Insta ation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Contents
2

,WARNING - To reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, or injury to per-
sons when using your appliance, fol-
low basic precautions, including the
following:
Read all instructions before using
the appliance.
Do not dry articles that have been
previously cleaned, washed,
soaked in, or spotted with gasoline,
dry-cleaning solvents, or other flamma-
ble or explosive substances. They give
off vapors that could ignite or explode.
Do not allow children to play on or
in the appliance. Close supervision
is necessary when the appliance is
used near children. Always close the
door after use to prevent child hazards.
Before this appliance is removed
from service or discarded remove
the door to the drying compartment.
Do not reach into the dryer if the
drum is moving.
Do not install or store this appli-
ance where it will be exposed to
the weather.
Do not tamper
with the controls.
Do not use fabric softeners or
products to eliminate static in the
dryer. Best results occur when a liquid
softener is used in the washing ma-
chine.
Do not use heat to dry articles con-
taining foam rubber or similarly tex-
tured rubber-like materials.
–Items containing, hairspray, nail pol-
ish remover or similar substances.
Clean the lint filter before or after
each load.
Keep the area around the air intake
(toekick) and adjacent surrounding
areas free from lint, dust and dirt.
The interior of the machine and ex-
haust duct should be cleaned peri-
odically by qualified personnel.
Do not place items exposed to oils
in your dryer. Items contaminated
with oils may contribute to a chemical
reaction that could cause the laundry to
catch fire.
This dryer is intended for
residentia use on y!
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3

Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance or attempt any ser-
vicing unless specifically recom-
mended in these Operating Instruc-
tions. Repairs to electrical appliances
should only be performed by qualified
personnel. Incorrectly repaired ma-
chines may pose a considerable risk to
the user.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of malfunction or break-
down, 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 hav-
ing an equipment-grounding conductor
and a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged 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 con-
ductor can result in a risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualified electri-
cian or service representative or per-
sonnel 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4

1Supply cable with plug
2Control panel
3Drum door
4Exhaust connection (right, left or rear)
5Four height-adjustable legs
Guide to the dryer
5

Pushbuttons
–Door
Opens the door or can be used to
cancel a program
(does not stay pushed in).
–ON / OFF
Turns the machine on and off or can-
cels a program. When the macnine is
turned on, the "On" indicator will light
up if the door is closed. If the door is
open, the drum interior light will be
on.
–Buzzer
Allows the buzzer to sound as the
drum rotates during the anti-crease
cycle.
–Load size - Fu / Ha f
To dry a standard size load or more
at peak efficiency, press this button
before starting the drying cycle.
–Start
Starts the selected program (does
not stay pushed in).
Indicator amps
–PROGRAM SEQUENCE
The program sequence indicator
lamps show the current state of the
drying program.
–DRYING STAGE REACHED
These indicators show which drying
stage the program has reached. For
program stages "Normal" and "Extra
dry" the indicator remains at the "Nor-
mal" position.
PROGRAM SETTING-SELECTOR
Set the desired program by turning the
knob either clockwise or counterclock-
wise.
–COTTONS
–PERMANENT PRESS
–TIMED DRYING
Items can be either dried for 20 min-
utes (incl. a cooling-down phase) or
cool air fluffed for 15 minutes.
Guide to the dryer
6

The appliance must be correctly in-
stalled and connected before the
first use. Please see the "Installation
instructions".
^Check the dryer drum for any residue
that may have deposited during the
manufacturing process. If necessary
clean out with a cloth.
Before drying, check fabric care la-
bels for special drying instructions.
q= Dry with normal temperature
r= Dry with low temperature
(select "Gentle" option)
s= do not dry in tumble dryer
If no symbol is present:
Dry cottons and permanent press laun-
dry in their corresponding programs.
Dry delicate fabrics like polyester, in
one of the "PERMANENT PRESS" pro-
grams.
Wool, wool blends, linen and down
filled items should not be machine
dried.
Drying tips
Knitted fabrics and flannel tend to
shrink when washed and dried for the
first time. Do not over dry these fabrics.
Permanent press and delicate fabrics
tend to crease.
For better drying results reduce the
load size and select the "PERMANENT
PRESS/Hand iron" program.
To prevent discoloration, do not dry
new dark-colored fabrics with light-col-
ored items.
Do not overload the drum!
Overloading the dryer will result in poor
drying and wrinkling.
Close zippers and tie up fabric belts
and apron ties.
Do not dry items that may melt or ignite
in the dryer such as plastics, rubber or
sneakers.
Before oading the dryer
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1. Turn on the dryer and oad
the aundry
^Press the "On/Off" button to turn on
the dryer.
^Press the "Door" button to open the
door.
^Load the laundry loosely into the
drum.
^Close the door with a firm swing - do
not push it shut.
Do not use fabric softener sheets in
this dryer. Silicates contained in
these sheets could cause the dryer
to overheat. To prevent fabric damage, check
that laundry will not be caught in the
closed door.
Using the dryer
8

2. Se ect a program
^Turn the program selector clockwise
or counterclockwise to the desired
program.
Please refer to the "Programs" chart.
The program status will be stored for 30
minutes in the event of a power failure.
3. Se ect the Buzzer to signa
the end of the program
(if desired)
^Press the "Buzzer" button.
4. Se ect the oad size
^Press the "Load size" button in for a
full load.
Press the "Load size" button out for a
small load.
Using the dryer
9

Program Fabric Note
COTTONS
Extra dry For drying laundry that will be
stored away, such as linens or
seasonal clothing.
The "Extra dry" program should
not be selected for jersey mate-
rials. Items may shrink.
Norma Uniform loads of cotton e.g.
sheets, underwear, socks.
–
Norma - Knitted cotton fabrics that may
shrink, e.g. jersey material or
lightweight cottons.
If items are still damp, redry us-
ing "Normal+".
Hand iron rCotton or linen fabrics to be
left damp for easier ironing.
–
Hand iron rr If fabrics are too damp for iron-
ing, redry using "Hand iron r".
Machine iron Cotton or linen fabrics, which
will be ironed with a rotary iron.
To prevent moisture loss, roll up
the laundry until ironing.
PERMANENT PRESS
Norma + Permanent press items.
Norma Permanent press and blended
fabrics made of blended
woven or knitted fabrics, e.g.
cotton/synthetic.
Hand iron Permanent press and blended
fabrics, requiring an ironed
finish.
Reduce load size for fabrics that
wrinkle easily.
TIMED DRYING
20 mins.
warm
Individual items or very small
loads.
–
15 mins.
coo air
Individual items to be fresh-
ened and fluffed with cool air.
–
Programs
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5. Start the program
^Press the "START" button.
6. At the end of a program
The "Anti-crease/Finish" indicator will
light at the end of a program.
^Turn the program selector to "Finish".
^Press the "Door" button to open the
door.
^Remove the laundry.
^Check that the drum is empty.
^Clean the lint filter after each use
(see "Cleaning and care".)
^Press the "On/Off" button to turn off
the dryer.
Using the dryer
11

C eaning the int fi ter
The lint filter must be cleaned before
or after every program.
^Open the door and remove the lint
filter.
^Wipe the lint off the filter with your
hand (do not use any sharp objects!)
^Any lint remaining in the hollow part
of the door can be removed through
the gap at the bottom with a dust
brush or vacuum.
^Return the lint filter and close the
door.
The int fi ter can be rinsed with hot
water if necessary.
^Dry the lint filter before putting it back
in place.
Before cleaning the tumble dryer,
disconnect the machine from the
power supply.
Never use abrasive cleaners, scour-
ing pads or steel wool or caustic
(oven) cleaners on the dryer. They
will damage the surface.
C eaning the exterior and the
contro pane
^The exterior and the control panel
can be cleaned with warm water and
liquid dish soap applied with a soft
sponge.
^Wipe dry using a soft cloth.
C eaning the drum and stain-
ess stee parts
^Stainless steel surfaces can be
cleaned using a non-abrasive stain-
less steel cleaner.
^Wipe dry using a soft cloth.
Dryer care
12

Changing the ight bu b
,WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
disconnect this appliance from the
power supply by unplugging or trip-
ping the circuit breaker.
^Unscrew the plastic bulb cover lo-
cated inside the drum and above the
door (see illustration.)
^Replace the light bulb with a temper-
ature proof bulb (part # 02 150 900)
available from Miele’s Technical Ser-
vice Department.
The light bulb must not exceed the
maximum wattage quoted on the
data plate.
^Refit the plastic bulb cover.
Take care that the bulb cover is
tightened into place. Otherwise
moisture may penetrate the socket
and cause a short circuit.
Power fai ure - Emergency
door re ease
^Pull forward on the unhinged side of
the door.
Dryer care
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With the following guide, minor problems can be fixed without a service call.
What if Possib e fau t Fix
. . . the tumb e
dryer fai s to start
when turned on?
Check whether the "On" in-
dicator lights up. If so, fail-
ure to start may be due to
an incorrect program se-
lection procedure.
Repeat the program selection
procedure in the correct se-
quence, see "Using the dryer".
If the "On" indicator lamp
does not illuminate, check
that:
–The "ON/OFF" button is
pressed in.
–The door is properly closed.
–The machine is plugged in
and the fuse or circuit
breaker has not tripped.
. . . the aundry is
not dry enough?
The load consisted of dis-
similar items (size and fab-
rics).
Select a longer drying pro-
gram.
Small loads or individual
items may cause the pro-
gram to terminate prema-
turely.
Use a timed drying program.
The load was too large for
the "Load size - Half" posi-
tion.
Press the "Load size - Full" but-
ton when drying larger loads.
. . . the drying
times are too
ong?
The lint filter is clogged. Clean the lint filter in the door.
The laundry was not spun
in the washer for a suffi-
cient time.
Make sure that the laundry is
thoroughly spun before drying.
Frequent y asked questions
14

What to do if,...? Cause . . . Remedy . . .
. . . the "anti-crease"
indicator starts f ash-
ing?
–Turn the program selector
to "finish".
–Turn the machine off and
then on again.
–Select a program.
–Press the "Start" button.
If the indicator lamp starts
flashing again, this indicates a
fault in the machine.
Please contact the Miele Ser-
vice Dept.
. . . the drum door
opens during the dry-
ing cyc e?
The vent is blocked or
the lint filter is clogged.
Clean the vents and the lint fil-
ter.
A fabric softener sheet
caused the dryer to
overheat.
Do not use fabric softener
sheets. Add fabric softener to
the wash.
If the drum door opens again,
the Miele Service Dept. should
be contacted.
. . . the interior drum
ight fai s to function?
See "Changing the light bulb".
...you have to open
the door in the event
of a power fai ure?
See "Power failure –
Emergency door release".
Frequent y asked questions
15

In the event of a problem which you
cannot fix yourself, or to order spare
parts please contact:
–Your Miele Dealer
or
–The Miele Technical Service
Department
USA 1-800-999-1360
[email protected]
CDN 1-800-565-6435
[email protected]
When contacting the Technical Service
Department, please quote the model
and serial number of your appliance.
They can be found on the data plate lo-
cated below the drum opening.
After Sa es service
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Quick Guide
Remove this guide for easy reference
Please read all
instructions, especially
the "Important Safety Instructions",
before using the dryer.

1. Turn on the dryer and oad the
aundry
^Press the "On/Off" button to turn on
the dryer.
^Press the "Door" button to open the
door.
^Load the laundry into the drum. Make
sure that there is enough space in the
drum for clothes to tumble freely.
To prevent fabric damage, check
that laundry will not be caught in the
closed door.
^Close the door with a firm swing - do
not push it shut.
2. Se ect a program
^Turn the program selector clockwise
or counterclockwise to the desired
program.
3. Se ect the Buzzer to signa the end
of the program (if desired)
^Press the "Buzzer" button.
Quick Guide
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4. Se ect the oad size
^Press the "Load size" button in for a
full load.
Press the "Load size" button out for a
small load.
5. Start the program
^Press "START".
6. At the end of a program
The "Anti-crease / Finish" indicator will
light.
^Turn the program selector to "Finish".
^Press "Door" and remove the laundry.
^Clean the lint filter.
^Press the "On/Off" button to turn off
the dryer.
Quick Guide
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Program Fabric Note
COTTONS
Extra dry For drying laundry that will be
stored away, such as linens or
seasonal clothing.
The "Extra dry" program should
not be selected for jersey mate-
rials. Items may shrink.
Norma Uniform loads of cotton e.g.
sheets, underwear, socks.
–
Norma - Knitted cotton fabrics that may
shrink, e.g. jersey material or
lightweight cottons.
If items are still damp, redry us-
ing "Normal+".
Hand iron rCotton or linen fabrics to be
left damp for easier ironing.
–
Hand iron rr If fabrics are too damp for iron-
ing, redry using "Hand iron r".
Machine iron Cotton or linen fabrics, which
will be ironed with a rotary iron.
To prevent moisture loss, roll up
the laundry until ironing.
PERMANENT PRESS
Norma + Permanent press items.
Norma Permanent press and blended
fabrics made of blended
woven or knitted fabrics, e.g.
cotton/synthetic.
Hand iron Permanent press and blended
fabrics, requiring an ironed
finish.
Reduce load size for fabrics that
wrinkle easily.
TIMED DRYING
20 mins.
warm
Individual items or very small
loads.
–
15 mins.
coo air
Individual items to be fresh-
ened and fluffed with cool air.
–
Quick Guide