Miele T 1515 User manual

Operations Manual
for the T 1515
Vented Dryer
In order to protect yourself and
avoid damage to your machine, ]
it is absolutely necessary to read
the operating instructions prior
to installation and operation. M.-Nr. 05 275 040

Contents
Guide to the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Your contribution to the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Loading the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Unloading the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Notes on laundry care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Program selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Grounding and Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Installation - venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Contents
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Guide to the machine
1Supply cable with plug
2Control panel
3Drum door
4Exhaust connection (right, left or rear)
5Four height-adjustable legs
Guide to the machine
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Pushbuttons
–Door
This button is used to open the door
(does not stay pushed in).
–ON / OFF
When the machine is turned on, the
“On” indicator will light up if the door is
closed. If the door is open, the drum
light will be on.
–Buzzer
Allows the buzzer to sound when the
drum rotates during the anti-crease
cycle.
–Load size - Full / Half
To dry a standard size load at peak
efficiency, press this button before
starting the drying cycle.
–Start
Starts the selected program (does
not stay pushed in).
Indicator lamps
–PROGRAM SEQUENCE
The program sequence indicator
lamps show the current state of the
drying program.
–DRYING STAGE REACHED
These indicator lamps show which
drying stage the program has
reached. For program stages “Nor-
mal” and “Extra dry” the indicator
lamp remains at the “Normal” posi-
tion.
PROGRAM SETTING-SELECTOR
Set the required program by turning
the knob either clockwise or counter-
clockwise.
–COTTONS
–PERMANENT PRESS
–TIMED DRYING
Items can be either dried for 20
minutes (incl. a cooling-down phase)
or cool air fluffed for 15 minutes.
Guide to the machine
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock, or injury to persons
when using your appliance, follow
basic precautions, including the follow-
ing:
1. Read these operating instructions be-
fore using your dryer for the first
time, as this is for your own safety
and for the protection of your ma-
chine.
2. Remember to remove the door when
disposing of an old machine to pre-
vent children from accidently locking
themselves in the machine and en-
dangering their lives.
3. Do not install or store this appliance
where it will be exposed to the
weather.
4. Do not install your dryer in rooms
where freezing temperatures may
occur. The reliability of the electronic
control system may be impaired.
5. This machine should only be used for
drying the following fabrics:
– Items which can be machine dried
as specified by the laundry care
label.
– Items which have been washed in
water.
6. The following fabrics pose a fire ha-
zard:
– Items which contain foam rubber,
rubber or rubberlike components.
– Items which have been treated with
inflammable cleaning agents, such
as gasoline or dry-cleaning solvents.
– Items containing hair lacquer, hair-
spray, nail polish remover or similar
substances.
7. Clean the lint filter before and after
each load.
8. Do not dry articles that have been
previously cleaned in, washed in,
soaked in, or spotted with gasoline,
dry-cleaning solvents, other flamm-
able or explosive substances as they
give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
9. Do not allow children to play on or in
the appliance. Close supervision of
children is necessary when the ap-
pliance is used near the children.
10.To avoid back-pressure or accumula-
tion of exhaust fumes, provide ade-
quate room ventilation, by means of
permanent vents or an open window.
11.Always close the door after use to
prevent children from leaning on the
door and causing the dryer to tilt.
12.Keep area around the exhaust open-
ing and adjacent surrounding areas
free from accumulation of lint, dust
and dirt.
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13.The interior of the machine and ex-
haust duct should be cleaned peri-
odically by qualified personnel.
14.Do not reach into the dryer if the
drum is moving.
15.Do not tamper with controls.
16.Do not repair or place any part of the
appliance or attempt any servicing
unless specifically recommended in
the user maintenance instruction or
in published user repair instructions
that you understand and have the
skills to carry out.
Repairs to electrical appliances
should only carried out by qualified
personnel.
Incorrectly repaired machines may
pose a considerable risk to the user.
17.Formation of lint.
Lint is principally the result of friction
when items are worn and washed.
Machine-drying hardly causes any
lint to form and, as has been estab-
lished by reseach institutes, has no
effect on the lifetime of fabrics.
18.Warning - Do not use fabric sof-
tener/anti static dryer sheets.
Residues from these products block-
up (clog) the lint filter causing prema-
ture failure of the dryer.
Miele dryers are designed to dry
laundry without static cling. How-
ever, should fabric softener be re-
quired, use liquid fabric softener in
the wash cycle.
Clean lint filter mesh monthly by wash-
ing/scrubbing with hot soap and
water.
19.Donot place items exposed to
oilsin yourdryer.Items contaimed
with oilsmay contribute to a
chemicalreaction that could
cause a load to catch fire.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For grounding and electrical
connection instructions, refer
to the electrical connection
section.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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This dryer is only intended for
residential use!

Your contribution to the environment
Disposal of the packing ma-
terial.
The transport and protective packing is
mostly manufactured from the following
recycled or re-useable materials:
– corrugated paper/cardboard
– polystyrene - CFC-free
– polyethylene foil (transparent)
– untreated wood
– fiber board
Please check local environmental regu-
lations before disposing of packing ma-
terials and discarding the appliance.
Disposal of your old machine.
Old machines contain materials which
can be recycled. Please contact your
recycling center or scrap merchant
and render the machine inoperative as
per the “Important Safety Instructions”
before disposing of the appliance.
Your contribution to the environment
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - To reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons, read the IMPORT-
ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
before operating this appliance.
Loading the machine
Load the laundry loosely into the
drum.
Duvet covers and pillowcases
should be fastened before drying in
order to prevent small items from roll-
ing inside of them.
Important: Check that laundry can-
not be trapped by the door as this
may cause damage to the fabric.
Unloading the machine
If the wash is not removed at the end
of the drying program, the machine
will automatically enter the anti-
crease cycle for 60 minutes. This en-
tails the drum being rotated at short
intervals in order to reduce the forma-
tion of creases.
Once the laundry has been
removed, check that the drum is
empty. Any items left in the drum
could be damaged through over-
drying during the next program.
Clean the lint filter after each drying
cycle to prevent excessive energy
consumption, longer program times
and the risk of fire.
The door should always be closed
after use.
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Notes on laundry care
Before drying, check the instructions
on the fabric care label.
The following fabrics should not be
dried in a tumble dryer:
– Woollens and wool blends
These fabrics tend to become matted
and shrink.
– Items filled with down
The fine fabric interior tends to shrink,
depending on the quality of the item
involved.
–Purelinen
These items should only be machine-
dried if specified as suitable by the
manufacturer on the textile care label.
The surface of the fabric may other-
wise tend to become “rough”.
Miele dryers have been designed to
dry laundry free of static cling, without
the use of dryer softener sheets or simi-
lar products. The dryer continuously
monitors the moisture content of the
laundry, and automatically shuts off the
heat when the selected degree of dry-
ness is reached. Through the use of a
cool down period, (where the machine
operates without heat), cool, static free
laundry is the end result. Dryer softener
sheets perform the same function by
depositing a chemical residue on both
the clothes and the interior of the dryer.
Over time, this coating may lead to per-
formance reductions in the dryer.
If fabric softening is desired, it is more
convenient, economical and beneficial to
the clothing if a liquid softener is auto-
matically dispensed while the clothes are
in the washing machine. Please see the
washing machine operating instructions
for directions on how to automatically dis-
pense a liquid softener.
Notes:
Knitted fabrics and flannel sheets tend
to shrink when washed for the first time
and also when dried. They should not
be overdried (Extra dry)!
Starched laundry can also be dried in
the tumble dryer.
Permanent press items should be
briefly spun in the washing machine be-
fore drying. Items which are prone to
creasing should not be dried in the
“PERMANENT PRESS- Normal +” - Pro-
gram.
Drip-dry shirts made of pure cotton
may tend to crease, depending on the
quality of their finish.
These items should be dried in a
“Hand iron”program.
Permanent press fabrics tend to crease
more as the size of the load increases.
This is particularly true of very delicate
fabrics. The load should be reduced to
1.5 kg or, if necessary, to 1 kg.
Do not dry new dark-colored fabrics
together with light-colored items as
they may discolor.
Notes on laundry care
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Program selection
Functional description
An electronic sensor system monitors
the moisture content of the laundry.
Once the required degree of dryness is
reached, cold air then enters the drum
to cool the laundry.
The drying program is then terminated.
Function of the pushbuttons
–Door
This button is used to open the door.
–ON/OFF
When the machine is turned on, the
“On” indicator lamp illuminates when
the door is closed. When the door is
open, the drum is illuminated.
–Buzzer
When activated, the buzzer will sound
as the drum rotates during the anti-
crease cycle.
–Load size - Full / Half
To dry a standard size load of 2,3 kg
or more at peak efficiency, press this
button before starting the drying
cycle.
–Start
Starts the selected program.
“PROGRAM SEQUENCE”
indicator
The program sequence indicator lamps
show the current status of the drying
program.
“DRYING STAGE REACHED”
indicator
This indicator shows which drying
stage the program has reached.
“PROGRAM SETTING” selec-
tor
There is a range of settings for both
“Cottons” and “Permanent Press”.
In addition, items can be either dried
for 20 minutes (incl. a cooling-down
phase lasting 8 mins.) or fluffed in cool
air for 15 minutes.
Program selection
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To select a program
A program can only be selected
when the machine is turned on.
Set the desired program by turning
the program selector either clock-
wise or counterclockwise.
Press the “Start” button.
The program status will be stored for
30 minutes in the event of a power
failure.
The program is cancelled if
– There is a power failure lasting more
than 30 minutes.
– The program has already reached
the “Cooling down” or “Anti-crease”
stage.
To change a program during
drying
Set the program selector to the
desired program.
The new program will start from the be-
ginning.
The tables on the following pages lists
the range of applications for the differ-
ent programs.
Correct procedure
1Press the “On/Off” button.
2Press the “Door” button and load the
drum.
3Close the door with a firm swing - do
not push it shut.
4If drying a standard load, press the
"Load size" button.
5Select a program.
6Press the “Start” button.
After the program has finished
1Set the program selector to “Finish”.
2Remove the laundry.
3Clean the lint filter.
4Turn off the machine.
Program selection
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Programs
COTTONS Type of laundry/fabric Max. load Special instructions
Extra dry Multi-layer fabrics, mixed
load of cotton fabrics,
e.g.jeans, towels,
sweatsuits.
5 kg The “Extra dry” program
should not be selected for
jersey wear items.
Normal Homogeneous loads of
cotton fabrics e.g. flannel
items, underwear, socks.
5 kg Should items still be damp,
select the “Extra dry”
program.
Normal- * Knitted cotton fabrics
particularly suspectible to
shrinkage, e.g. jersey wear
or lightweight cotton
fabrics.
5 kg Should items still be damp,
select the “Normal“
program.
Hand iron rr *Cotton or linen fabrics, e.g.
linens, bedding, starched
items left damp for easier
ironing.
5 kg Moisture can be increased
or decreased by using
“Hand iron rr” or “Hand
iron r” respectively.
Machine iron Cotton or linen fabrics,
including starched laundry,
for the rotary iron, (B865E).
5 kg The laundry can be rolled
up to prevent it from drying
out until it can be ironed.
* These are the programs that should be tested according to the EN 61121/A11 Standard.
Programs
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PERMANENT
PRESS Type of laundry/fabric Max. load Special instructions
Normal + Permanent press items
made of synthetic or
blended fabrics, e.g.
pullovers, dresses, pants,
etc., which are not dried
adequately in the “Normal”
program.
2.5 kg With blended fabrics
consisting of wool and
synthetics, consult the
manufacturer’s
instructions, as the wool
component may cause the
fabric to become matted
and shrink.
Normal * Permanent press shirts,
table cloths, bedding etc.
made of blended woven or
knitted fabrics, e.g.
cotton/synthetic.
2.5 kg
Hand iron Permanent press shirts,
table cloths, pillowcases
etc. cotton/synthetics,
which are still to pressed.
2.5 kg
* This is the program that should be tested according to the EN 61121/A11 Standard.
TIMED DRYING Type of laundry/fabric Max. load Special instructions
warm Individual items, e.g.
comforters, or very small
loads.
- This setting will run the full
length of time regardless if
the item is dry beforehand.
cool Items which are only to be
aired.
5 kg -
Programs
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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Cleaning and care
Cleaning the lint filters
The lint is collected by the lint filter in
the door.
Clean the filter after every program.
Grip the filter by the recessed
handle and pull up to remove.
Any remaining lint in the hollow part
of the door can be removed through
the gap at the bottom.
The lint filter can be rinsed with water if
necessary.
Dry the lint filter before putting it
back in place.
Cleaning the dryer
Before cleaning the tumble dryer;
disconnect the machine from the
power supply.
The dryer can be cleaned using
soapy water or a mild detergent (not
scouring powder) and dried with a
soft cloth.
The drum may be cleaned using a
suitable stainless steel cleaner follow-
ing the manufacturer’s instructions.
The machine must never be hosed
down. Do not use any abrasive sub-
stances or scouring pads to clean
the machine.
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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Problem solving guide
Electrical appliances should only be repaired by qualified personnel. Incor-
rectly repaired machines may put the user at risk. There are, however, minor
problems which can be corrected without contacting the Service Department.
What to do if, . . . ? Cause . . . Remedy . . .
...thetumbledryerfailsto
start when turned on?
Check whether the “On”
indicator lights up. If so, failure
to start may be due to an
incorrect program selection
procedure.
Repeat the switch-on procedure
in the correct sequence, as
outlined in the “Program
Selection” chapter.
If the “On” indicator lamp does
not illuminate, check that:
– The “ON/OFF” button is
depressed.
– The door is properly closed.
– The machine is plugged in
and the fuse or circuit breaker
has not tripped.
. . . the laundry is not suffi-
ciently dry?
The load consists of dissimilar
items (size and fabrics).
Select a longer drying program.
Small loads or individual items
may cause the program to
terminate the cycle prematurely.
Small loads can be time-dried.
. . . the drying times are too
long?
The lint filter is clogged. Clean the lint filter in the door.
The laundry was not spun in the
washer for a sufficient time.
Make sure that the laundry is
thoroughly spun before drying.
. . . the “anti-crease” indicator
lamp in the sequence indica-
tor display starts flashing?
– 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
Service Dept.
Problem solving guide
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What to do if, . . . ? Cause . . . Remedy . . .
. . . the drum door opens dur-
ing the drying cycle?
The machine has overheated.
The temperature limiter opened
the drum door and caused the
machine to turn off
automatically.
Possible reasons for
overheating:
– The lint filter in the door is
clogged.
– The vent duct is blocked.
– The vent aperture (e.g.
louvred window vent,
wall vent) is blocked.
Before restarting the program,
proceed as follows:
– Release the ON/OFF button.
– Clean the affected part of the
machine.
– Turn on the machine again.
– Reselect the terminated
program.
– Press the “Start” button.
If the drum door opens again,
the Miele Service Dept. should
be contacted.
. . . the interior drum light fails
to function?
See next page.
. . . you have to open the door
in the event of a power
failure?
See next page.
Problem solving guide
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The interior drum light fails to func-
tion: The bulb may be defective.
Replace it as follows:
Turn off the machine or disconnect
it from the power supply.
Open the door.
Unscrew the plastic bulb cover lo-
cated inside the drum and above the
door (see illustration).
The light bulb must not exceed the
maximum wattage quoted on the
data plate.
Replace the bulb and the plastic
cover.
The cover must be correctly installed
and tightened, otherwise moisture may
seep in and cause the socket to cor-
rode.
This is a temperature-resistant bulb
and should only be ordered from your
Miele Service Dept.
To open the door in the event of a
power failure
Pull forward on the un-hinged side of
the door.
Problem solving guide
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After-sales service
In the event of problems which cannot
be solved, please contact:
– Your Miele Dealer
– The nearest Miele Service Depart-
ment (see back cover for the adress).
When contacting the Service Depart-
ment, please quote the Model and Se-
rial numbers of your appliance, both of
which can be found on the right side
after the door is opened.
Specimen:
After-sales service
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Grounding and Electrical con-
nection
Grounding instructions
This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of a malfunction, ground-
ing will reduce the risk of electric shock
by providing a path of least resistance
for the electric current. This appliance
is equipped with a cord having 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 or-
dinances.
Warning
Improper connection of the equip-
ment-grounding conductor can re-
sult in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or
serviceman 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.
Electrical connection
This installation should be done by an
experienced and qualified person, in
most cases a licensed electrician, in ac-
cordance with local codes and regula-
tions.
This dryer is supplied with a 1.5 m power
cord with a 3-pole, 4 wire grounding plug,
14-30P (regular Canadian dryer plug).
This plug has to be plugged into a 3-pole,
4 wire grounding receptacle, 14-30R
(regular Canadian dryer receptacle).
The receptacle has to be connected to
Line 1, Line 2, Neutral and Ground wires.
The voltage is 120/240 V AC or 120/208 V AC.
“EASY INSTALLATION KIT”
If you do not have a designated line,
4 wire, 120/240 V – 15 or 30 Amps, for
this appliance, but you have the 4 wire,
120/(208)240 V – 30 Amp Canadian
dryer wall receptacle (14-30 R) you can
use the Miele Double Receptacle Box.
This consists of two standard recep-
tacles 14-30 R, 4 fuses, box and plug
cord, which allows you to use that
single dryer wall receptacle to supply
power to a Miele washer and Miele
dryer. Both machines may operate at
the same time because each uses
maximum about 15 A current.
For more information on the electrical
connection on the Miele Double Recep-
tacle Box please contact:
– your Miele dealer
– the nearest Miele Service Depart-
ment.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Installation
The machine should be level to ensure
safe and proper operation. Minor dis-
crepancies do not, however, have an
adverse effect on operation.
The machine can be leveled by turn-
ing the legs clockwise or counter-
clockwise as necessary.
Turn the counternuts up and tighten
against the bottom.
Where to install the machine
The space required by the vent
duct should be taken into consider-
ation when calculating the distance
between the machine and a wall or
other appliances.
The tumble dryer can also be placed
on top of a Miele washing machine for
a stacked installation.
An appropriate stacking kit is required
and can be obtained from your Miele
dealer, or the Miele Parts Dept.
Installation
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