Miele Touchtronic T 1403 User manual

Operating Instructions
Vented Dryer
T 1403
To prevent accidents
and machine damage,
read these instructions
before
Installation or use.
UV
M.-Nr. 05 313 341

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Before loading the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
U ing the dryer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1. Turn on the dryer and load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. Select a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3. Select a drying option (if needed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4. Select the dryness level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5. Select the buzzer (if desired). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
6. Start the program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
7. At the end of a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Canceling or changing a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adding or removing laundry during a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Dryer care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning the lint filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning the exterior and the control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cleaning the drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Changing the light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Frequently a ked que tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Technical Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
In tallation in truction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Wa her / Dryer Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
In tallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Leveling the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Determining the position of the exhaust connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Installation tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Exhaust connection with a flexible exhaust hose or rigid pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Direct wall connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
How to calculate the effective duct length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Content
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,WARNING - To reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons 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 or spotted with gasoline,
dry-cleaning solvents or other
flammable or explosive substances.
They may 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 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.
Do not use heat to dry articles
containing foam rubber or similarly
textured rubber-like materials, or items
containing hair spray, 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.
Thi dryer i intended for
re idential u e only!
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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. Contact a qualified electrician 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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ae- "PROGRAMS" button
For selecting a drying program.
b"OPTIONS" button
For selecting a drying option.
c"DRYNESS" button
For selecting the dryness level of
finished laundry.
d"STATUS" di play
Shows the current cycle of the drying
program.
e"Buzzer" button
When selected, a buzzer will sound
at the end of a program.
f"FAULT" indicator
An illuminated indicator will alert you
if the child lock has been activated
or if a fault occurred.
g"Start/Stop" button T
Starts and stops a program.
Interrupts a program when pressed.
Flashes during program selection
and lights once the program starts.
h"Door" button
Opens the door when the program
has finished. If the dryer is on, the
drum interior will light when the door
is opened. If the door is left open, the
light will go off after a few minutes to
save energy.
i"On/Off" button
Turns power to the machine on and
off.
Control panel
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The dryer must be correctly installed
and connected before the first use.
Please refer to the "Installation
Instructions".
^Before using for the first time clean
the drum with a cloth.
Before drying, check fabric care
labels for special drying instructions.
qDry with normal temperature
rDry with low temperature
(select "Gentle" option)
sDo not dry in a tumble dryer
– Do not overload the drum!
Overloading the dryer will result in
poor drying results and wrinkling.
–Knitted fabric and flannel tend to
shrink when washed and dried for
the first time. Do not overdry these
fabrics.
–To prevent discoloration, do not dry
new, dark-colored fabric with
light-colored items.
–Close zippers and tie up fabric belts
and apron ties to prevent tangles
and damage to clothing.
–Do not dry items that may melt or
ignite in the dryer, such as plastics,
rubber or sneakers.
Program recommendation
Normal
–Cottons and Permanent Press blends
Wrinkle-free
–Permanent Press:
select the Hand Iron dryness and
reduce the load size for best drying
results
–Delicate fabrics, such as polyester:
select the Gentle option to reduce
creasing
– Pure linen and down filled items
Woolen
– Wool and wool blends
Smooth
– Linen
– Permanent Press (cottons, blends
and synthetics)
Sturdy
–Durable Cottons and Permanent
Press
Fluff / 20 min / 30 min
–All fabric types
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.
^Make sure the lint filters are in place.
^Close the door with a firm swing - do
not push it shut.
For best results use liquid fabric
softener when washing laundry.
Fabric softener sheet may clog the
filters and cause the dryer to
overheat.
To prevent fabric damage, check
that laundry will not be caught in the
closed door.
2. Select a program
^Press the eor -button until the
desired program indicator lights.
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Program When to u e Note
Normal Available drying options: Turbo, Full load, Gentle, Anti-crease
Extra Dry Multi-layer, mixed loads of sturdy cottons,
e.g. jeans, towels.
The "Extra Dry" program should not be
selected for jersey materials.
Item may hrink.
More Dry Uniform loads of cottons,
e.g. sheets, underwear, socks. -
Normal Knitted items that may shrink,
e.g. jersey material or lightweight cottons.
If items are still damp, dry again using
"More Dry".
Le Dry Cotton or linen fabrics to be left damp for
ironing. -
Hand Iron If fabrics are too damp, dry again using
"Less Dry".
Rotary Iron Cotton or linen fabrics which will be ironed
with a rotary iron.
To prevent moisture loss, roll up the
laundry until ready to iron.
Wrinkle-free Available drying options: Turbo, Gentle, Anti-crease
More Dry Synthetic permanent press items
e.g. pants and shirts. -
Normal Permanent press and blended fabrics,
e.g. cotton/synthetic.
Le Dry Permanent press and blended fabrics
requiring an ironed finish.
Reduce load size for fabrics that wrinkle
easily.
Special Program Available drying options: Anti-crease only available in Fluff,
Sturdy
Woolen Delicate items which allow machine
drying.
Remove items immediately at the end of
the program, while still slightly damp.
Allow items to air dry.
Smooth Program for reducing creasing of cotton,
linen or permanent press fabrics made of
cotton, blends or synthetics.
-
Sturdy Mixed loads of cotton and permanent
press items. -
Fluff Individual items to be freshened and
fluffed with cool air.
Reduce load size.
TIMED CYCLES Available drying options: Gentle, Anti-crease
20 min For individual items or very small loads,
e.g. beach towels, swimsuits. -
30 min
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3. Select a drying option
(if needed)
^A drying option can be selected or
deselected with each press of the
button.
OPTIONS
Turbo
Fast drying for sturdy fabrics with
increased temperature and a reduced
program length.
Full load
Select this option for efficient drying of
a standard size load.
Gentle
For drying delicate fabrics at a lower
temperature with an extended program
time.
Anti-crea e
Prevents wrinkles if laundry is not
removed immediately after the end of a
program. The drum periodically rotates
for about 1 hour.
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4. Select the dryne level
The dryness level can be selected in
the "Normal" and "Wrinkle-free"
programs. (The dryness level of the
other programs cannot be adjusted.)
^Press the selection button until the
desired indicator illuminates.
In the "Wrinkle-free" program, only
"More Dry", "Normal" and "Less Dry" can
be selected.
5. Select the buzzer (if de ired)
^Press the "Buzzer" button to have a
tone beep at the end of the program.
Indicator light:
on = buzzer selected
off = buzzer not selected
Adju ting the buzzer volume:
–the dryer must be on
–the door closed
– a program selected
– if the "Buzzer" indicator is lit, press
the "Buzzer" button so its indicator
light goes out.
^Press and hold the "Buzzer" button
until its indicator lights and you hear
the desired volume and tone.
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6. Start the program
^Press the "Start/Stop T" button.
Once the program starts, the current
cycle of the program will be indicated
in the "STATUS" display.
7. At the end of a program
The "Anti-crease/End" indicator will light
at the end of a program and the buzzer
will sound if it was selected.
If a fault occurred, a "FAULT" indicator
will light. See "Frequently asked
questions" for details.
^Press the "Door" button.
^Open the door.
^Remove the laundry.
^Check that the drum is empty.
^Clean the lint filter after each use
(see "Dryer care").
^Close the door.
^Press the "On/Off" button to turn off
the dryer.
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Canceling or changing a
program
^Press and release the "Start/Stop T"
button to stop the drying program.
To continue drying:
^Select the new program by pressing
the eor -button.
^Select any desired options.
^Select a dryness level (available in
the "Normal" and "Wrinkle-free"
programs).
^Press and release the "Start/Stop T"
button to start the new program.
Adding or removing laundry
during a program
^Turn off the dryer using the "On/Off"
button.
^Press the "Door" button.
^Open the door.
,CAUTION - Do not touch the rear
of the drum while adding or
removing items! There is a danger of
burns due to high temperatures in
the drum.
^Add or remove items.
^Close the door.
^Turn the dryer back on with the
"On/Off" button.
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Child lock
When activated, the child lock prevents
the dryer from being operated by
locking the control panel functions.
The dryer can be turned on but not
started. The "Child lock" indicator will
flash.
The door can be opened.
To activate the child lock
1. Make sure the dryer is turned off and
the door is closed.
2. Press and hold the "Anti-crease" and
"DRYNESS" buttons at the same time,
hold until step 5.
3. Turn on the dryer with the "On/Off"
button.
4. Press the "OPTIONS" button 3 times.
5. Release the "Anti-crease" and
"DRYNESS" buttons.
The "Child lock" indicator will flash and
the dryer is now locked.
6. Turn off the dryer using the "On/Off"
button.
To deactivate the child lock
Repeat steps 1. to 5.
The "Child lock" indicator will go out.
The control panel is now unlocked.
6. Turn off the dryer using the "On/Off"
button.
Child lock
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Cleaning the lint filter
,A clogged filter is a fire hazard!
The lint filter must be cleaned after
every program.
^Open the door and remove the lint
filter by gently lifting it upwards.
^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. The filter must be
dried thoroughly before being returned
to the dryer door.
Dryer care
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Cleaning the exterior and the
control panel
,To reduce the risk of electric
shock, disconnect the dryer from the
power supply by shutting off the
power main, tripping the circuit
breaker or unplugging the power
cord before performing
maintenance.
Never use abrasive cleaners,
scouring pads, steel wool or caustic
(oven) cleaners on the dryer. They
will damage the surface.
^The exterior and the control panel
can be cleaned with warm water and
liquid dish soap applied with a soft
sponge.
^Wipe dry.
Cleaning the drum
^The stainless steel surfaces of the
drum can be cleaned using a
non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner.
^Wipe clean with a soft cloth.
Dryer care
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Changing the light bulb
,To reduce the risk of electric
shock, disconnect the dryer from the
power supply by shutting off the
power main, tripping the circuit
breaker or unplugging the power
cord before performing
maintenance.
^Open the door.
The bulb cover is located along the
upper rim of the drum opening.
^Slide a screwdriver with a wide head
underneath the side edge of the bulb
cover and twist (see illustration).
^Flip down the bulb cover.
^Replace the light bulb with a
temperature proof bulb, available
from Miele.
The light bulb must not exceed the
maximum wattage listed on the data
plate.
^Flip up the light bulb cover and press
it firmly until it clicks into place.
,Make sure the bulb cover is
securely closed to prevent a short
circuit or penetrating moisture.
^Restore power.
Dryer care
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What if the dryer will not run?
Po ible fault Fix
The "Start/Stop T" button was not
pressed.
Make sure the dryer is on. Press the "Start/
Stop T" button to begin the drying program.
The circuit breaker tripped or the
dryer is unplugged.
Make sure the dryer is plugged in or reset
the circuit breaker.
The door is not closed. Close the door properly.
How do I prevent tatic cling?
Add fabric softener to laundry when washing or select the "Less Dry" setting on
the dryer.
What if the drum light doe not come on?
Po ible fault Fix
The bulb may be bad or burned
out.
See "Changing the light bulb."
What if the "Child Lock" indicator fla he after turning the dryer on and a
program cannot be tarted?
Po ible fault Fix
The child lock is activated. Deactivate the child lock. See "Child Lock."
What if the program top , the "Anti-crea e / End" indicator light and the
buzzer ound ?
Po ible fault Fix
The drum is empty. Load laundry into the dryer. The dryer will not
operate when the drum is empty. Single
items should be dried with "Sturdy" or a
timed program and dry items in the "Fluff"
program.
What if the "Filter/Vent" fault indicator i lit?
Po ible fault Fix
The lint filter is clogged. Clean the lint filters. See "Dryer care".
The exhaust hose or the
connection is clogged with lint.
Remove lint and check the exhaust system
for blockages.
The air supply in the room is
insufficient.
Open a window or door to increase airflow.
Frequently a ked que tion
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What if the "Filter/Vent" indicator light after cleaning the exhau t y tem?
Po ible fault Fix
The dryer is not operating efficiently
because the duct hose is too long.
Check the exhaust length and diameter
(see "How to calculate the effective
duct length"). A long exhaust hose will
increase program times and energy
consumption.
If the exhaust hose cannot be
shortened, the indicator can be turned
off by a service technician.
What if the program run too long or top ?
Po ible fault Fix
The airflow is insufficient in the area of
the dryer.
Open a window or door to increase
airflow.
The lint filters are clogged. Clean the lint filters (see "Dryer care").
The laundry was not spun sufficiently in
the washer.
Select a higher spin speed in the wash
program.
The dryer is overloaded. Reduce the load size.
Metal zippers interfere with the dryer’s
moisture sensors.
Select a timed program to avoid
overdrying.
An airflow gap of 3/8" (10 mm) must be
provided between the machine and the
floor.
This gap must not be blocked by a
toekick or thick piled carpets for
sufficient airflow.
What if the laundry i not dry enough?
Po ible fault
The load contained too many dissimilar items (size and fabric.)
What if water ha collected around the drum opening?
Po ible fault
This is condensed moisture from the laundry.
Frequently a ked que tion
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Quick Guide
Remove this guide or easy re erence
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
^Press the eor -button until the
desired program indicator lights.
3. Select a drying option (if needed)
^A drying option can be selected or
deselected with each press of the
button.
Quick Guide