Miele T 1570C CONDENSER DRYER User manual

Operations Manual for
the T 1570 C
Condenser 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. 03 719 540

Contents
Guide to the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Your contribution to the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Loading the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Unloading the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Notes on laundry care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Program selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Emptying the condensed water container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Grounding and Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting to an external drain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Guide to the machine
1Supply cable with plug
2Condensed water container
3Drum door
4Control panel
5Drain hose for condensed water
6Four height-adjustable legs
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Guide to the machine
Pushbuttons
–Door
This button is used to open the door
(does not stay pushed in).
–jON / 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 (it does
not stay pushed in).
Indicator lamps
–Empty out container
The water container should be emp-
tied.
–PROGRAM SEQUENCE
The program sequence indicator
lamps show the current status 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 counterclock-
wise.
–COTTONS
–PERMANENT PRESS
–TIMED DRYING
Items can be either dried for 20
minutes (incl. a cooling-down phase)
or cool air fluffed in for 15 minutes.
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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:
– 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 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, washed, soaked
in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-
cleaning solvents, or other flamm-
able or explosive substances. 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 children.
10.Always close the door after use to
prevent children from leaning on the
door and causing the dryer to tilt.
11.Do not drink the condensed water.
12..K e e p t h e a r e a a ro un d t h e a i r int a k e
(toekick) and surrounding areas free
from lint, dust and dirt.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
13.The interior of the machine should be
cleaned periodically by qualified per-
sonnel.
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 carried out by qualified
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 insignificant
amounts of lint to form and, as has
been established by research in-
stitutes, has no detrimental 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.Donotplaceitems exposed to
oilsin your dryer.Itemscontaimed
withoilsmaycontribute to a
chemicalreactionthatcould
cause a load to catch fire.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For grounding and electrical
connection instructions, refer
to the electrical connection
section.
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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.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Loading the machine
WARNING - To reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons,read the IMPORT-
ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
before operating this appliance.
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.
– 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”.
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.
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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.
–Low temp.
Uses lower drying temperatures for
delicate fabrics, e.g. acrylic fibers.
To gently dry delicate fabrics, press
this button before starting the 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”
selector
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 a
cool air cycle for 15 minutes.
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Program selection
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 following on the next two
pages list the range of applications for
the different 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.
4Select “Low temp.” and “Buzzer” if
so desired.
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.
5Empty the condensed water con-
tainer.
(Omit this step if dryer has been set
up for external drainage of con-
densed water)
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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.
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Programs
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 -
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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Emptying the condensed water container
Depending on your type of installation,
the condensed water will either be
pumped to a drain, or collected in the
condensed water container, located in
the upper left corner of the machine.
The container should be emptied
after each drying program.
Should the container be full when the
tumble dryer is started, or if it becomes
full during normal operation:
– The “Empty out container” indicator
lamp will light
– The buzzer will sound
– The drying program will stop
– The machine will enter the cooling
down cycle
To empty the container:
Pull out the container with both
hands.
Hold the cap open while emptying
the container.
When the container is empty, push it
into its recess until it clicks into place.
Do not drink the condensed water.
Note:
The water collected in the container
has been distilled by evaporation and
can be used in a steam iron or humidi-
fier, for example. The following points
should be remembered:
As a precautionary measure, the
water should be passed through a
fine sieve or coffee filter in order to
strain out any small particles of lint
which might otherwise cause dam-
age.
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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.
Remove any accumulated lint from
the filters in the door opening.
All filters can be rinsed with water if
necessary.
Dry the filters before putting them
back in place if they were rinsed.
Before cleaning the tumble dryer;
disconnect the machine from the
power supply.
Cleaning the dryer
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.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the heat exchanger
The heat exchanger should be
cleaned once or twice a year.
Open the door.
Turn the lever so that it is vertical.
Remove the cover.
Turn both levers on the heat ex-
changer so that they are vertical.
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Cleaning and care
Pull out the heat exchanger.
Clean the heat exchanger:
– at both ends (front and back).
– and along the two long sides.
Stand the heat exchanger
lengthwise on a towel until it dries.
Replace the heat exchanger in the
reverse order.
Make certain the heat exchanger is
pushed in all the way and that the
cover is firmly closed. Otherwise
water may leak from the machine.
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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 . . .
. . . the tumble dryer fails to
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” section.
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
sufficiently 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 water for a sufficient time. Make sure that the laundry is thoroughly spun before drying.
. . . the “anti-crease”
indicator lamp in the
sequence indicator 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.
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Correcting minor faults Problem solving guide
What to do if, . . . ? Cause . . . Remedy . . .
. . . the drum door opens
during 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.
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.
. . . drops of the water appear
along the upper edge of the
drum door?
This may not be a problem. A
dual filter system with two
seals is used to prevent lint
from becoming deposited in
the heat exchanger.
These two seals may
occasionally cause
condensed water to form on
the door.
Laundry coming into contact
with these drops of water will
dry within in a few minutes.
. . . after cleaning the heat
exchanger, water leaks from
the machine?
Check that the heat exchanger
door has been replaced
correctly. If necessary, remove
and replace it.
. . . 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.
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Problem solving guide
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.
Use a 3/4’’ wrench to unscrew the
plastic bulb cover located inside the
drum and above the door (see illus-
tration).
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.
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