Miele T 1576 User manual

Operating Instructions
Vented Dryer
T 1576
To prevent accidents
and machine damage
read these instructions
before installation or use.
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05 686 571
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Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center pages
Guide to the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Before oading the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the dryer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1. Turn on the dryer and load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2. Select a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Drying options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3. Select a drying option (if needed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Low energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Turbo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Gentle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the dryer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4. Start the program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5. At the end of a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Changing a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Adding or removing laundry during a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Safety ock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Dryer care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cleaning the lint filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Dryer care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Changing the light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Power failure - Emergency door release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Frequent y asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
After Sa es Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
PC Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Insta ation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Contents
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,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 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.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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
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This dryer is only intended for
residential use!

1Power cord with plug
2Control panel
3Door
4Exhaust connection (left or rear)
5Four height adjustable screw feet
Guide to the dryer
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Contro pane
a"On/Off" button
Turns the machine on and off or can-
cels a program. If the dryer is turned on
the drum interior will light when the door
is opened.
b"Door" button
Opens the door or can be used to can-
cel a program.
c"START" button
Begins the selected program.
The indicator:
–flashes when the program can be
started.
–illuminates once a program has
started.
dDrying options
eProgram se ector
The program selector can be turned
clockwise or counterclockwise.
The light ring goes off:
– if a program is not selected after
turning the machine on or if the pro-
gram was not started.
– a few minutes after the end of a pro-
gram.
fProgram sequence disp ay
shows the current cycle of the drying
program.
Guide to the dryer
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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 the
"PERMA PRESS" program with the
"Gentle" option.
Dry wool and wool blends in the
"Woolens" program.
Dry pure linen and down filled items in
the "Line Dry" program.
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 "PERMA
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
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2. Se ect a program
^Turn the program selector clockwise
or counterclockwise to the desired
program.
Please refer to the "Programs" chart.
Using the dryer
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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.
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Hand iron rr If fabrics are too damp for iron-
ing, redry using "Hand iron r".
Rotary iron Cotton or linen fabrics, which
will be ironed with a rotary iron.
To prevent moisture loss, roll up
the laundry until ironing.
PERMA 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 CYCLES
20 mins. Individual items or very small
loads.
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F uff Individual items to be fresh-
ened and fluffed with cool air.
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Specia programs
Woo ens Wool and wool blend fabrics Take items out immediately after
the end of the program while still
slightly damp. Allow items to air
dry.
Line Dry Program for reducing creasing
cotton, linen or permanent
press fabrics made of cotton,
blends or synthetics.
Programs
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3. Se ect a drying option
(if needed)
^Select the option before starting a
program by pressing the respective
button.
Indicator light:
on = dry option selected.
off = dry option not selected.
Some drying options are not available
in all programs. The dryer will not allow
you to choose an option that will conflict
with the selected program.
Low energy
For drying temperature sensitive fab-
rics.
The program running time will be ex-
tend.
Turbo
Fast drying for sturdy fabrics with in-
creased temperature and air flow.
Do not dry delicate fabrics with this op-
tion.
Gent e
For drying delicate fabrics at a lower
temperature and extended time.
Buzzer
A tone will sound at the end of a pro-
gram.
The volume of the buzzer can be ad-
justed:
1. Select a program.
2. Press the "Buzzer" button, until you
hear the desired volume.
3. Release the "Buzzer" button to set the
volume. Start the program.
Drying options
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4. Start the program
^Press the "START" button.
5. At the end of a program
The "Anti-crease/End" indicator will light
at the end of a program.
^Turn the program selector to "End".
^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
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Changing a program
Once a drying program has started,
changes to the program and any se-
lected drying options can only be made
by cancelling the current program.
To cance the current program:
^Turn the program selector to "End".
When the program has been canceled
the "Anti-crease/End" indicator lights.
^Turn the program selector either
clockwise or counterclockwise to the
new program.
^Select any desired drying options.
^Press "START".
Adding or removing aundry
during a program
^Press the "Door" button.
Once the door pops open, laundry can
be added or removed.
^Close the door and press "START" to
continue drying.
Using the dryer
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Chi d safety ock
When activated, the safety lock pre-
vents the dryer from being operated by
locking the control panel functions.
To activate the chi d safety ock
1. Close the door and turn the program
selector to "End".
2. Turn on the dryer using the "On/Off"
button.
3. Press and hold the "Turbo" button
while performing steps 4. to 6.
4. Turn the program selector slowly
step by step clockwise to
"COTTONS/Normal".
5. Turn the program selector slowly
step by step counterclockwise to
"End".
6. Turn the program selector slowly
step by step counterclockwise to
"PERMA PRESS/Hand iron".
The "Locked" indicator will flash.
7. Release the "Turbo" button.
The child safety lock function is now ac-
tivated.
8. Turn off the machine using the
"On/Off" button.
To deactivate the chi d safety ock
^Repeat steps 1 to 7.
The "Locked" indicator will go out after
step 6.
Safety ock
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C eaning the int fi ter
The lint filter must be cleaned before
or after every program.
^Open the door and remove the lint fil-
ter.
^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
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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 dryer fai s to
start when turned on?
If the "On" indicator is
lit you may not have
selected the program
properly.
Reselect the program in the
correct sequence, see
"Using the dryer".
If the "On" indicator is not
lit, 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 has
static c ing?
Add fabric softener to the
final rinse of the wash to
reduce static cling.
. . . the aundry is not
dry enough?
Select a more intensive
program or the "Turbo"
option.
. . . the program runs
too ong?
The air supply is
insufficient.
Open a window or door to
increase air flow.
The air can not be
vented properly. –Clean the lint filter.
–Check and clean the
exhaust vent for clogs.
The laundry was not
spun sufficiently in the
washer.
Spin laundry thoroughly
before drying.
. . . the ight ring does
not ight?
A program was not se-
lected or the selected
program has ended.
Select a program.
. . . the drum ight does
not come on?
The bulb may be bad or
burned out.
Change the light bulb. See
"Cleaning and care".
. . . the door pops open
during a program?
The vent is blocked or
the lint filter is clogged.
Clean the vents and the lint
filter.
A fabric softener sheet
caused the dryer to over-
heat.
Do not use fabric softener
sheets.
Frequent y asked questions
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Quick Guide
Remove t is 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.
Quick Guide
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