Miele T 1570CI CONDENSER DRYER - OPERATING User manual

Operating Instructions
Condenser Dryer
T 1570 C
To prevent accidents
and machine damage
read these instructions
before installation or use.
U
M.-Nr. 03 719 550

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Guide to the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Before loading 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 a lower temperature (if necessary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the dryer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5. Start the program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
6. At the end of a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Dryer care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cleaning the lint filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Emptying the condensed water container. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cleaning the heat exchanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Changing the light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Power failure - Emergency door release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
After Sales service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Disposal of the packing materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Disposal of an old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Leveling the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Changing the decor panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fitting a toekick panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting to an external drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Make the electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Contents
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,WARNING - To reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, or injury when
using your appliance, follow 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
flammable 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
appliance where it will be exposed
to the weather.
Do not tamper
with the controls.
Do not use fabric softener sheets
to eliminate static in the dryer. Best
results occur when a liquid softener is
used in the washing machine.
Do not use heat to dry articles
containing foam rubber or similarly
textured rubber-like materials and items
containing, hairspray, nail polish
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
exhaust duct should be cleaned
periodically 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3

Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance or attempt any
servicing unless specifically
recommended in these Operating
Instructions. Repairs to electrical
appliances should only be performed
by qualified personnel. Incorrectly
repaired machines may pose a
considerable risk to the user.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of malfunction or
breakdown, 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 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 ordinances.
WARNING – Improper connection
of the equipment grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or service representative or
personnel 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
This dryer is intended for
residential use only!
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

Push buttons
–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
cancels a program. 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, located inside the machine, will
be on.
–Buzzer
Allows the buzzer to sound as the
drum rotates during the anti-crease
cycle.
–Low temp.
Lower drying temperatures for
delicate fabrics, e.g. acrylics, nylon.
–Start
Starts the selected program (it does
not stay pushed in).
Indicators
–Empty out container
The condensed water container
should be emptied.
–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
“Normal” and “Extra dry” the
indicator lamp remains at the
“Normal” position.
PROGRAM SETTING
Set the desired program by turning the
knob either clockwise or
counterclockwise.
–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 dryer
6

The appliance must be correctly
installed 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
labels for special drying instructions.
q= Dry with normal temperature
r= Dry with low temperature
(select "Low temp." option)
s= do not dry in tumble dryer
If no symbol is present:
Dry cottons and permanent press
laundry in their corresponding
programs.
Dry delicate fabrics like polyester, in
one of the "PERMANENT PRESS"
programs.
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-colored 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 loading the dryer
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1. Turn on the dryer and load
the laundry
^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. Select 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. Select the Buzzer to signal
the end of the program
(if desired)
^Press the "Buzzer" button.
4. Select a lower temperature
(if necessary)
^Press the "Low temp." button to
reduce the temperature when drying
delicate fabrics.
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
materials. Items may shrink.
Normal Uniform loads of cotton e.g.
sheets, underwear, socks.
–
Normal- Knitted cotton fabrics that may
shrink, e.g. jersey material or
lightweight cottons.
If items are still damp, redry
using "Normal+".
Hand iron rCotton or linen fabrics to be
left damp for easier ironing.
–
Hand iron rr If fabrics are too damp for
ironing, 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
Normal+ Permanent press items.
Normal 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.
cool air
Individual items to be
freshened 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 before or after
each use (see "Cleaning the lint
filter".)
^Press the "On/Off" button to turn off
the dryer.
Using the dryer
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Cleaning the lint filter
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 lint filter 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,
scouring pads, steel wool or caustic
(oven) cleaners on the dryer. They
will damage the surface.
Cleaning the exterior and the
control panel
^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.
Cleaning the drum and
stainless steel parts
^Stainless steel surfaces can be
cleaned using a non-abrasive
stainless steel cleaner.
^Wipe dry using a soft cloth.
Dryer care
12

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 holds approximately
1 gallon of water.
The container should be emptied
weekly.
Should the container be full when the
tumble dryer is started, or if it becomes
full during normal operation:
– The “Empty out container” indicator
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.
Dryer care
13

Cleaning the heat exchanger
Disconnect the machine from the
power supply.
^The heat exchanger should be
cleaned every 6 months.
^Open the door.
^Turn the lever so that it is vertical.
^Remove the cover.
^Turn both levers, on the heat
exchanger, so that they are vertical.
Dryer care
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^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.
Dryer care
15

Changing the light bulb
,WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
disconnect this appliance from the
power supply by unplugging or
tripping the circuit breaker.
^Unscrew the plastic bulb cover
located inside the drum and above
the door (see illustration.)
^Replace the light bulb with a
temperature proof bulb (part # 02
150 900) available from Miele’s
Technical Service 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 failure - Emergency
door release
^Pull forward on the unhinged side of
the door.
Dryer care
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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 load the
laundry
^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. Select a program
^Turn the program selector clockwise
or counterclockwise to the desired
program.
3. Select the Buzzer to signal the end
of the program (if desired)
^Press the "Buzzer" button.
Quick Guide

4. Select a lower temperature
(if necessary)
^Press the "Low temp." button to
reduce the temperature when drying
delicate fabrics.
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

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
materials. Items may shrink.
Normal Uniform loads of cotton e.g.
sheets, underwear, socks.
–
Normal- Knitted cotton fabrics that may
shrink, e.g. jersey material or
lightweight cottons.
If items are still damp, redry
using "Normal+".
Hand iron rCotton or linen fabrics to be
left damp for easier ironing.
–
Hand iron rr If fabrics are too damp for
ironing, 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
Normal+ Permanent press items.
Normal 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.
cool air
Individual items to be
freshened and fluffed with cool
air.
–
Quick Guide