Miele T 1526 VENT ED DRYER - OPERATING User manual

Operations Manual
for the T 1526
Vented Dryer
It is essential to read these
operating instructions before ö
installing or using the machine to avoid
the risk of accident, or damage
to the machine. M.-Nr. 04 979 250

Contents
Guide to the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Your contribution to the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Loading and unloading the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Notes on laundry care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Program selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Functional description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
To select a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
To change a program during drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Correct procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
After the program has finished. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning the lint filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Grounding and Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Exhaust venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Contents
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Guide to the machine
1Supply cable with plug
2Control panel
3Drum door
4Exhaust connection (left or rear)
5Four height-adjustable legs
Guide to the machine
3

Pushbuttons
–Door
This button is used to open the door
(does not stay pushed in).
–j ON / kOFF
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 as the
drum rotates during the anti-crease
cycle.
–Low temp.
Lower drying temperatures for deli-
cate fabrics, e.g. acrylics, nylon.
–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 desired program by turning the
knob either clockwise or counterclock-
wise.
–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,
electric shock, or injury to persons
when using your appliance, follow
basic precautions, including the follow-
ing:
1. For your own safety and for the pro-
tection of your machine read these
operating instructions carefully be-
fore using your dryer for the first time.
2. Remember to remove the door when
disposing of an old machine to pre-
vent children from accidently locking
themselves in.
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. Do not use a dryer to dry these
items.
– Items which contain foam rubber,
rubber or rubberlike components.
– Items which have been treated with
flammable cleaning agents, such as
gasoline or dry-cleaning solvents.
– Items containing, hairspray, nail pol-
ish remover or similar substances.
7. Fabric softener sheets are not recom-
mended for use in the tumble dryer.
Best results occur when a liquid sof-
tener is used in the washing ma-
chine.
8. Clean the lint filter before and after
each load.
9. Do not dry articles that have been
previously cleaned, washed, soaked
in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-
cleaning solvents, or other flam-
mable or explosive substances.
They give off vapors that could ignite
or explode.
10.Do not allow children to play on or in
the appliance. Close supervision is
necessary when the appliance is
used near children.
11.Always close the door after use to
prevent children from leaning on the
door and causing the dryer to tilt.
12.Keep the area around the air intake
(toekick) and adjacent surrounding
areas free from lint, dust and dirt.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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13.The interior of the machine and ex-
haust duct should be cleaned pe-
riodically by qualified personnel.
14.Do not reach into the dryer if the
drum is moving.
15.Do not tamper with the controls.
16.Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance or attempt any servic-
ing unless specifically recom-
mended in this Operations Manual.
Repairs to electrical appliances
should only be peroformed by quali-
fied personnel.
Incorrectly repaired machines may
pose a considerable risk to the user.
17 Lint is principally the result of friction
caused by items being worn and
washed. Machine drying causes in-
significant amounts of lint to form.
It has been established by research
institutes, that dryers have no
detrimental effects on the lifetime of
fabrics.
18.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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For grounding and electrical connec-
tion instructions, refer to the electri-
cal 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 packaging 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 and render the ma-
chine inoperative as per the “Important
Safety Instructions” before disposing of
the appliance.
Your contribution to the environment
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Loading and unloading the machine
WARNING - To reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, or injury to per-
sons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS before operating
this appliance.
Load the laundry loosely into the
drum.
Comforter covers and pillowcases
should be fastened before drying in
order to prevent small items from roll-
ing inside of them.
Important: Check that the laundry
cannot be caught by the closing
door as this may cause damage to
the fabric.
If the wash is not removed at the end
of the drying program, the machine
will automatically enter an anti-
crease cycle for 60 minutes. This
causes the drum to rotate at short in-
tervals 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
when not in use.
Loading and unloading the machine
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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:
– Woolens and wool blends
These fabrics tend to matt and shrink.
– Items filled with down
The fine fabric interior tends to shrink,
depending on the quality of the item
involved.
– Pure linen
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”.
– Rubber or rubber backed items
They may melt or ignite.
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
cooling cycle, (where the machine
operates without heat), cool, static free
laundry results. Dryer softener sheets
perform the same function by deposi-
ting 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
automatically dispensed while the
clothes are in the washing machine.
Please see the washing machine opera-
ting instructions for directions on how
to automatically dispense a liquid sof-
tener.
Notes:
Knitted fabrics and flannel sheets tend
to shrink when washed for the first time
and also when dried. They should not
be overdried.
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 using the
“PERMANENT PRESS- Normal +” or
“COTTONS”- programs.
Drip-dry shirts made of pure cotton
may tend to wrinkle, depending on the
quality of their finish. These items
should be dried using a “Hand iron”
program.
Permanent press fabrics tend to crease
more as the size of the load increases.
This is also true of very delicate fabrics.
These loads should be reduced to 3
lbs or to 2 lbs, if necessary.
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 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 lights if the door is
closed. When the door is open, the
drum is illuminated.
–Buzzer
When depressed, the buzzer will
sound as the drum rotates during the
anticrease cycle.
–Low temp.
When selected the machine uses
lower drying temperatures for deli-
cate fabrics, (e.g. acrylics, nylon).
–Start
Starts the selected program.
“PROGRAM SEQUENCE”
indicators
The program sequence indicator lamps
show the current status of the drying
program.
“DRYING STAGE REACHED”
indicators
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-cycle
lasting 8 mins.) or fluffed in cool air for
15 minutes.
Program selection
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To select a program
Press the "On/Off" button.
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 canceled if:
– There is a power failure lasting more
than 30 minutes.
– The door is opened after the ma-
chine has entered 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 list
the range of applications for the differ-
ent programs.
Correct procedure
1Press the "On/Off" button.
2Press the "Door" button.
3Open the door and load the machine.
4Close the door with a firm swing - do
not push it shut.
5If drying delicate fabrics, press the
"Low temp." button.
6Select the "Buzzer" if so desired.
7Select a program.
8Press 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
Drying stage Type of laundry/fabric Max. load Special instructions
COTTONS
Extra dry Multi-layer fabrics, mixed
loads of cotton fabrics,
e.g.jeans, towels,
sweatsuits.
15 lbs The “Extra dry” program
should not be selected for
jersey wear items or items
that may shrink.
Normal Uniform loads of cotton
fabrics e.g. flannel items,
underwear, socks.
15 lbs If items are still damp,
select the “Extra dry”
program.
Normal- Knitted cotton fabrics
susceptible to shrinkage,
e.g. jersey wear or
lightweight cotton fabrics.
15 lbs If items are still damp,
select the “Normal“
program.
Hand iron r
Hand iron rr
Cotton or linen fabrics, to
be left damp for easier
ironing.
15 lbs 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,
to be ironed on the rotary
iron, (B865E).
15 lbs The laundry can be loosely
rolled to prevent it from
drying out until it can be
ironed.
Programs
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Drying stage Type of laundry/fabric Max. load Special instructions
PERMANENT PRESS
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.
7 lbs With blended fabrics
consisting of wool and
synthetics, consult the
manufacturer’s
instructions, as the wool
component may cause the
fabric to matt and shrink.
Normal Permanent press shirts,
table cloths, bedding etc.
made of blended woven or
knitted fabrics, e.g.
cotton/synthetic.
7 lbs
Hand iron Permanent press shirts,
table cloths, pillowcases
etc. cotton/synthetics,
which are to be pressed.
7 lbs
TIMED DRYING
warm Individual items, e.g.
comforters, or very small
loads.
- This cycle will run for the
full 20 minutes, even if the
clothes are dry sooner.
cool air Items which you want to
"fluff".
13 lbs -
Programs
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the lint filter
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 lint remaining 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 non-abrasive
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.
Do not hose down the machine or
use abrasive cleaners.
Cleaning and care
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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, . . . ? Possible Cause . . . Remedy . . .
. . . the tumble dryer fails to
start when turned on?
Check whether the "On"
indicator is lit. If so, failure to
start may be due to an incorrect
program selection procedure.
Repeat the program selection
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 consisted of dissimilar
items (size and fabrics).
Select a longer drying program.
Small loads or individual items
may cause the program to
terminate 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 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, . . . ? Possible Cause . . . Remedy . . .
. . . the drum door opens dur-
ing the drying cycle?
The machine has overheated.
The safety thermostat 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 the machine on again.
–Reselect a 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?
It only lights up when the
machine is turned on. The bulb
may be burnt out.
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 burnt out.
Replace it as follows:
Turn off the machine or disconnect
it from the power supply.
Open the door.
Unscrew the plastic blub 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 the
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 you can-
not solve, please contact:
–The nearest Miele Service Depart-
ment (see back cover for phone num-
bers).
When contacting the Service Depart-
ment, please have the Model and Se-
rial numbers of your appliance avail-
able. Both of these can be found on the
right side of the opened door.
Sample:
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 the proper outlet in-
stalled 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.
The dryer is supplied with a 5 ft long,
12/4 AWG cord and a NEMA 14-30 P plug.
It should be connected to a 120/240 V
(208 V), 15 A, 60 Hz AC power supply.
A 3 pole-4 wire grounding receptacle is
needed. (NEMA type 14-30 R).
“EASY INSTALLATION KIT”
If you do not have a dedicated 15 Amp
line for this appliance, but you have the
standard 3 or 4 wire, 240 V - 30 Amp
outlet, you can use the “Easy Installa-
tion Kit”, which allows you to use that
line to connect this appliance.
For more information on the electrical
connection and the “Easy Installation
Kit”please contact
–the nearest Miele Service Depart-
ment.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Installation
The machine should be perfectly level
to ensure safe and proper operation.
Minor discrepancies will not, however,
have an adverse effect on operation.
The machine can be leveled by turn-
ing the legs clockwise or counter-
clockwise as necessary.
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 appliance.
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 INSTRUCTIONS
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