Miele PT 7135 C Vario Operating instructions

Operating and Installation
Instructions Condenser Dryer
PT 7135 C Vario

To prevent accidents
and machine damage
read these instructions

before

installation or use.

en - US, CA

M.-Nr. 10 278 390

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................4

Operating the dryer ................................................7

Control panel ......................................................7

Before using for the first time..........................................7

Display ...........................................................8

Operating the tumble dryer in Laundromat mode .........................10

Notes and tips on laundry care .....................................11

1. Sort the laundry .................................................11

2. Load the tumble dryer ............................................12

3. Select a program ................................................12

Short instructions ................................................13

Selecting a program ..............................................17

Selecting/changing a program .......................................17

Low temperature ..................................................19

Saving a favorite program ...........................................19

Timer ...........................................................20

Changing the program sequence ...................................21

Payment system...................................................21

Once a program has started .........................................21

- changing the program ..........................................21

- cancelling the program .........................................21

Adding or removing laundry after a program has started ...................21

Power outage.....................................................21

Time remaining ...................................................21

Cleaning and care ................................................22

Cleaning the lint filters ..............................................22

Cleaning them while dry ..........................................22

Cleaning them with water .........................................23

Replacing the filters .............................................23

Cleaning the tumble dryer ...........................................24

Cleaning the heat exchanger ........................................25

Removing the heat exchanger .....................................25

Checking the condenser unit (heat exchanger unit) ....................26

To clean the condenser unit .......................................26

Replacing the condenser unit......................................27

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Contents

Frequently asked questions ........................................28

Check and fault messages in the display ...............................28

An unsatisfactory drying result .......................................30

Other problems ...................................................31

Changing the light bulb .............................................34

After sales service ................................................35

Repairs..........................................................35

PC / Optical interface...............................................35

Optional accessories ...............................................35

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.....................................36

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................37

Installation ......................................................38

Front view .....................................................38

Side view......................................................39

Rear view .....................................................39

View from above ................................................39

Washer-dryer stack..............................................39

Installing the tumble dryer ...........................................40

Transporting the dryer to its installation site ...........................40

Levelling the machine............................................40

Room in which the dryer is located .................................41

Securing the dryer against slippage ................................41

Payment system ................................................41

External drainage of the condensed water ..............................42

Electrical connection ...............................................43

Technical data ...................................................44

Caring for the environment.........................................45

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Make sure that no unattended

WARNING - To reduce the risk of

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fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using your appliance,
follow basic precautions, including
the following:

It is essential to read all instructions

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before using this appliance.

This machine conforms to

,

current safety requirements.
However, inappropriate installation
and use can lead to personal injury
and property damage. Read the
operating and installation
instructions carefully before using
this machine.

The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for damage caused by
non-observance of these Important
Safety Instructions.

Keep these operating instructions in
a safe place and pass them on to
any future user.

The tumble dryer is only intended for

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drying fabrics washed in a water
solution. Check fabric care labels to
verify materials can be machine dried.

Before maintenance, or cleaning

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and care disconnect the dryer from the
electrical supply pulling the plug or
tripping the circuit breaker.

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children can access the machine.
There is a potential danger that children
can be trapped in the drum. This may
cause major injuries or the death of the
child.

Do not reach into the dryer if the

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drum is moving.

Do not install or store this appliance

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where it will be exposed to the weather.

Do not tamper with the controls.

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Do not repair or replace any part of

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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.

Clean the lint filter before or after

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each load.

Keep the area around the exhaust

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opening (toe-kick) and adjacent
surrounding areas free of lint, dust and
dirt.

The interior of the machine and

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exhaust duct should be cleaned
periodically by qualified personnel.

Only use genuine Miele accessories

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and replacement parts. If other parts
are used, warranty, performance and
product liability claims may become
void.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To prevent the risk of fire, the

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following articles must not be dried in
this tumble dryer:

items which have not been washed.

–

items, such as workwear, which have

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not been thoroughly cleaned and are
still soiled with grease, oil or other
substances (such as cosmetics,
lotions, etc.).
If items have not been thoroughly
cleaned there is a danger that they
could ignite when heated, even after
they have been removed from the
dryer at the end of the program.

– items that have been previously

cleaned, washed, soaked or spotted
with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents,
wax, wax remover, chemicals for
buffing (e.g. mops and floor cloths)
or other flammable or explosive
substances. They may give off
vapors that could ignite or explode.

– items which have been spattered

with hair spray, nail polish remover or
similar substances.

When washing heavily soiled items

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ensure that you use sufficient detergent
and select a high temperature. If in
doubt, wash the items several times.

To prevent the risk of fire, the

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following articles or items must not be
dried in this tumble dryer:

fabrics which contain a large amount

–

of rubber, foam rubber or rubber-like
materials. For example, products
made from latex, shower caps,
waterproof textiles, rubberized
articles, and items of clothing and
pillows with foam rubber filling, or
similarly textured rubber-like
materials.

which contain padding or fillings

–

(e.g. pillows, jackets). If these were
damaged the filling could get out
with the risk of igniting in the dryer.

In many programs, the heating

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phase is followed by a cooling down
phase to ensure that the items are not
too hot to handle when you remove
them (this also avoids the danger of the
laundry self-igniting). The program is
not finished until the cooling down
phase is complete.
Always wait until the end of the
program before removing the laundry.

Warning: Do not switch the tumble

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dryer off before the end of the drying
program. If this was done and the
laundry was then removed immediately
it could give off a great amount of heat.

Do not use fabric softeners or

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products to eliminate static unless
recommended by the manufacturer of
the fabric softener or product.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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This appliance must be grounded. In
the event of a 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 inserted 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

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with the appliance: if it will not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.

Before this appliance is removed for

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service or discarded, remove the door
to the drying compartment.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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Control panel

Operating the dryer

a Display

After the machine has been switched
on, the display lights up.
As soon as the dryer is ready to use,
the Main menu appears in the
display.

b Direct select buttons

For selecting an individual drying
program quickly. These buttons can
be programmed to select your own
favorite drying programs.

c Start button

The indicator light flashes when a
program can be started and lights
up when the program starts.

d PC/Optical interface

This is used by Miele service
technicians during servicing work for
testing purposes.

e Multi-function selector

This is used to select menu options
(by turning it) and to confirm your
selection (by pressing it).

f On/Off button K

For switching the dryer on and off.
To save energy the dryer will switch
off automatically 15 minutes after the
end of the program/anti-crease
phase or 15 minutes after the dryer is
switched on if it no other selection is
made.

g a button

Opens the machine door
independently of the electrical
supply.

Before using for the first time

Before using the machine for the first
time, ensure that it is correctly
installed and connected. See
"Installation".

Commission the machine as described
in the separate booklet
"Commissioning, Program chart and
Settings" supplied with the machine.

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Operating the dryer

Display

Main menu

1 Cottons
2 Minimum iron Settings F ...
3 Woollens handcare
4 Smoothing 10:00

When the dryer is switched on, the Main menu (with four
favorite programs listed) appears with Program selection
highlighted.

Multi-function selector

Turning the multi-function selector moves the highlighting to

the next option.

Pressing the multi-function selector selects the highlighted
option.

Direct select buttons

Pressing a direct select button will select one of the four
favorite programs shown on the left of the display.

If you wish to change the programs shown in this list you can
do so (see "Selecting a program - Saving a favorite program"
for more information).

The direct select buttons have different functions in the other
menus. Where this is the case, an arrow H will appear in the
display above the direct select buttons, together with a
description of its function .

Program selection ...

program selection

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There are two ways of selecting a program:

–

Option 1:

Select the Program selection menu in the display
and confirm your selection by pressing the multi-function
selector.

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Option 2:

Press direct select buttons D E F or G.
This will automatically take you into the main menu for that
program.

program selection menu

Operating the dryer

Program
selection

You can use the multi-function selector to select any
program. The highlighting will move up or down depending
on the direction the multi-function selector is turned in.

The HV arrows on the right of the display, indicate further
options.

Pressing the multi-function selector takes you to the main
menu of the program selected.

Drying program main menu

Cottons Normal

Duration 0:50 h

Low temp.HTimer Y

^ Turn the multi-function selector to highlight either the

"Drying level" or the "program".

– Pressing the multi-function selector selects the highlighted

option and opens the relevant sub-menu.

Back A

Cottons

Minimum iron
Delicates H

Save

H

H

Back A

H

Settings menu J

–

Low temperature and Timer can be selected by pressing
direct select buttons D or E.

–

To go back to the Main menu press direct select button
G.

Alternatively, you can also highlight and confirm all options by
just using the multi-function selector.

The Settings menu J is used to alter the tumble dryer's
electronics to suit different requirements. See the separate
booklet "Commissioning, Program chart and Settings" for
further information.

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Operating the dryer

Operating the tumble dryer in Laundromat mode

The Main menu will vary depending on the Controls setting
selected.

The dryer is operated either with direct select buttons D,

^

E, F, G or the multi-function selector.

WS-direct select buttons, basic

Cottons Normal+

1

2 Minimum iron Normal

3 Woollens handcare

4 Cool air

4 programs are available to choose from. To specify which
programs are available go to the Settings/supervisor level
menu.

WS-direct select buttons + Logo

M

PROFESSIONAL

##

H

12 drying levels and timed programs are available to choose
from. To specify which programs are available go to the
Settings/supervisor level menu.

P

H

#

H

More

H

WS-direct select buttons, ex/int time

Q

H

4 timed programs with different temperature levels are
available to choose from. To specify which programs are
available, go to the Settings/supervisor level menu.

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M

PROFESSIONAL

R

H

S

H

T

H

Notes and tips on laundry care

1. Sort the laundry

Garment care label symbols

Drying

q Normal/higher temperature
r Reduced temperature:

Select Low temperature
(for delicate textiles)

s Do not tumble dry

Ironing

I Very hot
H Hot
G Warm
J Do not iron

Before drying

– Wash heavily soiled items very

thoroughly, ensuring that you use
sufficient detergent and select a high
temperature. If in doubt, wash the
items several times.

–

Do not put soaking wet items into the
tumble dryer Make sure that your
laundry is thoroughly spun before
drying.
The higher the spin, the greater the
savings that can be made in energy
and time during drying.

New dark-colored garments should

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be washed and dried separately
from light-colored garments the first
few times they are washed, to avoid
the risk of colors running and
discolouring other garments or even
the plastic components in the tumble
dryer.
Dark-colored fibers can also settle on
light-colored garments and vice
versa.

Starched laundry can be dried in the

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tumble dryer. To achieve the usual
finish, double the amount of starch
should be used.

– Check the seams of padded or

down-filled items to prevent the risk
of fillings coming out. These could
catch fire in the tumble dryer.

– Tie together textile belts and apron

ties to stop them getting tangled.

– Fasten duvet covers etc. to prevent

small items from being trapped
inside them. Fasten hooks and eyes
etc.

–

Stitch in or remove loose underwiring
from bras.

–

Leave jackets open and undo any
long zips so that textiles dry evenly.

–

For an even drying result, it is
important to...
. . . spin,
. . . shake out,
. . . and sort items according to
fabric type, size, care label and the
drying level required.

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Notes and tips on laundry care

2. Load the tumble dryer

Using the tumble dryer

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incorrectly could cause a fire. Read
the "IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS" before using the
tumble dryer.

Make sure that objects, e.g.

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detergent dispensing balls, have
been removed from the laundry.
They could melt and cause damage
to the dryer or the laundry.

– Do not overload the drum.

Overloading can cause unnecessary
wear and tear to the laundry, give a
disappointing drying result and
cause more creasing.

– To save energy, always observe the

maximum load for each program
(see the separate booklet
"Commissioning, program chart and
Settings").

–

Minimum iron fabrics tend to crease
more the greater the load. This is
also the case for garments made
from very fine weave fabrics, such as
shirts or blouses.
If necessary, reduce the size of the
load for these types of fabrics.

3. Select a program

. . . e.g. Machine iron or Hand iron if
the laundry needs further processing
after drying.
See separate booklet
"Commissioning, Program chart and
Settlings".

For delicate fabrics with the r care

–

label, select Low temperature as
well.

Down-filled garments have linings

–

which have a tendency to shrink,
depending on the quality of the item.
They can be partially dried using the
Smoothing program.

– Pure linen should only be machine

dried if specified as suitable by the
manufacturer on the care label, as
the surface of the fabric may
otherwise become rough. They can
be partially dried using the
Smoothing program.

– Woollens and wool blends tend to

become matted and shrink if dried in
a tumble dryer. Only dry these
fabrics in a Woollens program.

–

Loopknit garments (e.g. T-shirts and
underwear) tend to shrink depending
on their quality. Do not over-dry
these textiles. When purchasing
these garments it is advisable to take
their shrinkage properties into
account.

–

On many programs, different drying
levels can be selected depending on
individual requirements...
. . . e.g. Normal+ for laundry that you
want to fold and put away immedi
ately after drying.

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A Sort the laundry

It is very important to read the

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"Notes and tips on laundry care"
section before proceeding.

B Load the dryer

^ Open the door.

^ Load the drum.

Short instructions

To avoid damaging your laundry,

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when shutting the door check that
no items of laundry have become
trapped in the door opening.

^ Shut the door either with a gentle

swing, or lean against it and push it
shut.

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Short instructions

C Select a program

Switch the dryer on by pressing the

^

On/Off K button.

Please note:

If no further selection is made within

–

15 minutes, the dryer will switch off
automatically.

This does not apply to machines with

–

a payment system.

2. Selecting a program from the
Program selection menu (turn A and
press B).

Program chart

See separate booklet

–

"Commissioning, Program chart and
Settings".

You can select a program either by:

1. Using the appropriate direct select
button to select one of the four
programs listed in the display
("Favorites"), or

Select
required

^

Coin operation/payment system

If your machine is connected to a
payment system, the amount of
payment required will appear in the
display.

Low temperature or Timer,if

Select Low temperature and/or the
Timer (Delay start time) from the
relevant sub-menu.

Opening the door or cancelling the
program after it has started may
cause a loss of credit (depending on
how the tumble dryer was set up).

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Short instructions

D Start the program

The Start button will flash as soon as a
program can be started.

Press the Start button.

^

The Start button will now light up.

Prog. running will appear in the

–

display, followed by Drying and the
program duration.

With sensor drying programs, e.g.

–

Machine iron ... Hand iron etc., the
drying level reached will be shown in
the display later on.

Once drying is in progress, you can
press one of the direct select buttons:

– Button

estimated end time of the program
and the current time of day.

– Button

program as a favorite.

– Button

current program.
This only applies to machines with a
payment system, if a program can be
cancelled without the loss of credit

See section "Changing the program
sequence" for further information about
the following:

E Timer to call up the

F Save to save the current

G Cancel to cancel the

program duration/Estimated time
remaining

When a program is selected, the
estimated duration will appear in the
display. Please be aware that it is only
an estimate!

The following factors all affect the
estimated time remaining: residual
moisture content after spinning; type of
fabric; size of load; room temperature;
fluctuations in power supply.

The electronics assess conditions in the
dryer and adjust the estimated time
remaining for a more accurate reading.
Because of this, the time displayed can
alter during the course of a program.

Before the end of a program

In many programs the heating phase is
followed by the cooling down phase:
Cooling down will appear in the display.
The program is not finished until the
cooling down phase has been
completed.

.

Do not switch the tumble dryer off
before the end of the drying
program.

–

Payment system

–

Changing a program once it has
started

–

Cancelling the current program

–

Adding or removing laundry after a
program has started

–

Interruption to the power supply

–

Time remaining

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Short instructions

E Remove the laundry when the

program has finished

Anti-crease (if selected) and End will
appear in the display to indicate that
the program has finished.

Check that all items have been
removed from the drum. Anything
left in the dryer could be damaged
by overdrying when it is next used.

Please note:

To avoid creasing, during the

–

anti-crease phase the drum will
continue to turn at intervals until the
laundry is removed.

The dryer will switch off automatically

–

15 minutes after the end of a
program/the end of the anti-crease
phase.

It is advisable to remove laundry as
soon as the program has finished.

^ Open the door.

The drum lighting will come on when
the door is opened. It will go out a few
minutes later to save energy.

Switch the dryer off by pressing the

^

On/Off K button.

The display will go out.

Close the door.

^

Maintenance after each drying
program

^ Please see "Cleaning and care" for

details.

^

Remove everything from the drum.

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Selecting/changing a program

Main menu

Selecting a program

1 Cottons
2 Minimum iron Settings F ...
3 Woollens handcare
4 Smoothing 10:00

Press shortcut button D.

^

program selection ...

Main menu

Cottons Normal

Duration 0:50 h

Low temp.HTimer Y

H

Save

H

Back A

H

^ By turning the multi-function selector you can then highlight

the following options in the display: Program (Cottons)or
the drying level (Normal), and confirm your selection by
pressing the multi-function selector.

Depending on the option highlighted, the following will be displayed:

– program selection

Program
selection

Back A

Cottons

Minimum iron
Woollens handcare H

^

Use the multi-function selector to select the program you
want, and confirm your selection. The main menu will
reappear.

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Selecting a program

Note: If you do not make a selection in the sub-menu within
approx. 20 seconds, the display will revert to the main menu.

– programs with drying levels

Cottons Normal+

Drying levels from
Machine iron - Extra dry

Use the multi-function selector to select the drying level you

^

want, and confirm your selection.

The display will show which drying levels can be selected

–

for each individual program.

– programs where the time can be altered

Hot air 0:20 h

c

– Other programs

10:00

Finish:
Duration:

10:20

0:20 h

^ You can increase or decrease the duration of the program*

using the multi-function selector.

The program end time for the duration selected will also
appear.

* If the tumble dryer has a payment system, the maximum
duration for a program is set during the commissioning
process under the controls option WS-direct select buttons,
ex time/int time.

You cannot alter the drying level or duration for the other
programs.

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Low temperature

Select Low temperature for all delicate or minimum iron
fabrics with the r care label (e.g. acrylic garments).

Delicate fabrics are dried at a lower temperature.

–

The program duration is longer.

–

Press shortcut button D Low temp.

^

Saving a favorite program

You can program the direct select buttons to call up the
four most frequently used drying programs. The Save
option must be activated via the Settings/Supervisor level
menu before the direct select buttons can be programmed.

Cottons Normal+

Low temp.
Duration 1:06 h

Low temp. BHTimer Y

^ Press direct select button F Save.

Selecting a program

Save

H

H

Back A

H

Selecting a shortcut button

Cottons Normal+

Previous: Cottons

Extras: None

Save to: 1 2 3 4 Back A

^

Use the multi-function selector to select the number you
want to save the program to, and confirm your selection.
Your settings have now been saved and the favorite
program will appear in the Main menu.

Repeat the procedure if you want to customize other favorite
programs, and save them to short cut buttons which have not
yet been used.

Normal

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Timer

Depending on the Delay start setting, you can use the
Timer to set the time you wish a program to finish or start
at, or you can delay the start of the program.

To open the Timer sub-menu

Cottons Normal+

Low temp.
Duration 1:06 h

Low temp. B Timer Y Save Back A

HHHH

Use direct select button E Timer to open the Timer

^

sub-menu.

To select a delay start time

Cottons Normal+

Low temp.

To start the timer

To cancel the timer

10:00

Start time:
Finish:

10:00

11:06

^ Select the time required (in 30 minute steps) using the

multi-function selector, and confirm.

The start and finish times will now be postponed by the
time inputted. The maximum time that an automatic
program start can be delayed by is 24 hours.

^

Press the Start button.

The timer will count down in minutes until the start of the
program. If the delay start time selected is more than one
hour, the drum will turn briefly every hour to prevent
creasing.

^

Press direct select button G Cancel.

^

The program can now be started.

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Changing the program sequence

Payment system

Opening the door or cancelling the
program after it has started may
cause a loss of credit (depending on
how the dryer was set up)*.

* Either during the commissioning
process or subsequently, a Miele ser
vice technician can re-set the payment
system so that programming changes
can be made.

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Once a program has started

- changing the program

You cannot change to another program
once a program has started (this
prevents unintentional alterations).

You will need to cancel the current
program before you can select a new
one.

- cancelling the program

Adding or removing laundry
after a program has started

The laundry, the drum and the

,

back of the tumble dryer all become
very hot during operation. Take care
when in the vicinity of the appliance,
when opening the door and
handling freshly dried laundry.
Danger of burning.

Press direct select button G

^

Cancel.

On some programs, laundry will be
cooled down if a certain temperature
has been reached.

^ Only open the door once the laundry

has cooled down completely.

^ Add or remove items as required.

^ Close the door.

^ Select a program.

^ Press the Start button.

^

Press direct select button G

Cancel.

On some programs, laundry will be
cooled down if a certain temperature
has been reached.
If direct select button G Cancel is
pressed again, Finish appears in the
display.

^

Open the door.

^

Close the door.

^

Immediately select the program you
want, and then start it.

Power outage

–

If the tumble dryer was switched off
during a program or there has been
a power outage:

^

Press the OK button after switching
the dryer back on and start the
program again.

Time remaining

The time left shown in the display may
now vary from the actual drying time.

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the lint filters

Lint from items being dried is collected
by the lint filters in the door and the
door opening. Clean the filters after

each drying program*.

Cleaning them while dry

^ Open the door and pull the lint filter

(1) out as illustrated.

Remove any lint from the hollow part

^

of the door opening. You could also
use a cleaning brush which is
available as an optional extra from
your Miele dealer or Miele or use a
vacuum cleaner.

Once clean, push the filter back into

^

the door holder until it clicks into
position. Ensure it is facing the
correct way.

Also clean the door seal (2) with a

^

damp cloth.

^

Use your fingers or a vacuum cleaner
to remove the lint from the surface of
the filter.

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^

Use your fingers or a vacuum cleaner
to remove the lint from the two lint
filters in the door opening.

^

Close the door.

,

* The lint filters should be
checked and cleaned regularly but
always clean immediately the Clean
out airways message appears.

Cleaning and care

Cleaning them with water

If there is a great deal of compacted
lint on any of the filters, they can be
removed and cleaned under hot
running water.

Open the door and pull the lint filter

^

out of the door as described
previously.

The two filters in the door opening can
also be removed if you need to clean
them with water.

Replacing the filters

Do not replace the filters if they

,

are damp or wet. Damp or wet filters
could cause operational faults.

Push the large filter back into the

^

door holder until it clicks into position.
Ensure it is facing the correct way.

Replace the filters in the door

^

opening by first inserting them at the
bottom and then pressing them into
place at the top.

Lock both catches (you will hear

^

them click).

^

Turn catch a until you hear it click.

^

Pull the filter by the dial out of the
door opening as shown b.Dothe
same on the other side.

^

Rinse all the filters under hot, running
water.

^

Also clean the airways underneath
each one with a vacuum cleaner, for
example.

^

Dry the filters thoroughly with care.

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the tumble dryer

To reduce the risk of electric

,

shock, disconnect the appliance
from the power supply by
unplugging or tripping the circuit
breaker.

Do not use an abrasive cleaner,

,

glass cleaner or all-purpose cleaner.
They will damage the dryer.

The exterior and the control panel

^

can be cleaned with warm water and
liquid dish soap applied with a soft
sponge.

^ The drum and other stainless steel

parts can be cleaned with a suitable
proprietary stainless steel cleaner
following the manufacturer's
instructions.

^ Dry all parts with a soft cloth.

A range of Miele branded cleaning
and conditioning agents are
available to order via the Miele
website.

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Cleaning the heat exchanger

Check the heat exchanger unit

,

regularly. It should always be
cleaned immediately the Clean
condenser unit or Clean out airways
message appears.

Removing the heat exchanger

Cleaning and care

Turn the lever on the inner cover

^

downwards to the vertical position.

^ Pull the cover forwards.

^ Remove it by pulling it diagonally

upwards.

^ Open the access panel.

The hooks at the side will prevent the
panel from falling off.

^

Now remove the panel by pulling it
diagonally upwards.

^

Then place it to one side.

^

Turn the lever on the heat exchanger
to the vertical position.

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Cleaning and care

Pull the condenser (heat exchanger)

^

unit out of its housing by the handle

Checking the condenser unit (heat
exchanger unit)

If you can see some lint:

Clean the condenser unit as

^

described below.

To clean the condenser unit

Use a shower head or similar to rinse

^

the unit out as shown.

.

^

Hold the condenser unit up to the
light as shown.

^

Check to see if there is any lint inside
it. The arrows in the illustration above
indicate where to look.

If you cannot see any lint:

^

Replace the condenser unit (see
following page).

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– From the sides.

–

From the front.

Lint is washed out by the water.

Cleaning and care

Check the condenser unit again for

^

any visible lint, and if necessary flush
it through again until it has all gone.

Also make sure the rubber seals are

^

clean.

The rubber seals must not be
removed and must be free of kinks.

To check and clean the condenser unit
housing

Remove any soiling still visible inside

^

the housing by hand using a damp
cloth. Do not try and access areas
you cannot reach by hand.

Replacing the condenser unit

Push the condenser unit all the way

^

back into the housing, until it clicks
into place.

The handle
must be at the top, and the lever at
the bottom.

Turn the lever down to the horizontal

^

position, making sure that the hook
on the lever clicks into the groove at
the bottom.

When replacing the inner cover,
ensure that the rubber seal fits
correctly into the groove.

^ Replace the cover making sure the

hooks locate correctly. To do this,
hold it at an angle and push it gently
downwards.

^ Then turn the lever upwards into the

horizontal position to lock the cover.

^ Replace the service panel and press

the upper edge until it clicks into
position.

for the condenser unit

It is important to ensure that both the
condenser unit and the cover are
correctly positioned and locked
otherwise water may leak from the
machine.

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Frequently asked questions

With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of the
appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right
without contacting the Service Department.

Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a

,

suitably qualified person in strict accordance with current local and national
safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be
dangerous.

Check and fault messages in the display

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Adjust the load

1

The drum is empty or
the laundry is too dry.

Technical fault

;

If restart is unsuccessful,
call Service.

A fault number (e.g.
F43) might also be
displayed.

Power failure

:

program stopped
Press OK button

This is not a fault.
In some programs, if the

drum has been
overloaded or
underloaded, the
program will be
cancelled. This can also
happen if the items are
already dry.

A program cannot be
started while there is a
fault message in the
display.

The dryer was switched
off during a program or
there has been a power
outage.

Use the Hot air program
(timed drying) to dry
individual items.

To delete the message:
– Open the door.

– Make a note of what

is shown in the
display.

–

Try to start the
program again.

–

Press the OK button
after switching the
dryer back on and
start the program
again.

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Frequently asked questions

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Clean out airways

E

Clean the filters
Check ducting.

appears at the end
of a program.*

Clean out airways

E

Clean the filters
Check ducting.

appears after a
program has been
cancelled.

\

Maintenance
message
Clean the condenser
unit.

appears after a
while.*

Drain fault

2

Check the drainage
system.

* You can adjust the setting which controls if or when the check message
appears:

See "Clean condenser unit" and "Clean out airways" in the "Settings/Superviser
level menu" section of the separate booklet "Commissioning, Program chart and
Settings".

There is a blockage
in the ducting system.

There is a very severe
blockage in the
ducting system.

Reminder to clean the
condenser unit (heat
exchanger).

The drain hose is
kinked.

Confirm with OK.

–

Clean the lint filters.

–

Check all possible causes

–

given under "The drying
process goes on too long or
even switches off."

See above.

–

Clean the condenser unit.

–
To delete the message:
– Confirm with OK.

– Remove the kink.
To delete the fault message:
– Confirm with OK.

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Frequently asked questions

An unsatisfactory drying result

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The laundry is not
sufficiently dry.

Feather filled pillows
smell after drying.

Items made of synthetic
fibers are charged with
static electricity after
drying.

There is a build-up of
lint.

The load consisted of
different fabrics.

Feathers are a natural
product and this is quite
normal.

Synthetic fibres tend to
attract static charge.

Lint is principally the
result of friction when
garments are being worn
and to some extent when
they are being washed.
Machine drying hardly
causes any lint to form
and has no appreciable
effect on the lifetime of
the fabric.

Finish drying using the

–

Hot air program (timed
drying).

Next time, select a

–

more suitable program
(see "program chart" in
the separate booklet
"Commissioning,
program chart and
Settings").

The smell will dissipate
after sufficient airing.

Static charge can be
reduced by adding a
fabric softener to the final
rinse in the washing
program or a fabric
softener sheet to the load
when drying.

Lint is collected by the lint
filter and can be easily
removed (see "Cleaning
and care").

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Frequently asked questions

Other problems

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The drying
process goes on
too long or even
switches off.

You might be asked to
clean the airways/ducting
system again.

Ventilation to and from the
dryer may be insufficient,
e.g. because it is installed
in a room which is too
small. This can cause the
temperature in the room to
rise sharply.

The vents below the door
are blocked.

The lint filters are clogged
up with lint or were still
wet when they were
replaced.

Detergent residues, hair
and fine fibers can block
the condenser unit.

The laundry has not been
spun sufficiently.

The tumble dryer has
been overloaded.

Metallic components, e.g.
zips have prevented the
dryer from registering the
correct moisture level in
the laundry.

Please check all possible
causes, described below.

Open a door or window while
the dryer is in operation for
increased air flow.

– Remove any objects that are

blocking the vents.

– Remove any lint.
– The lint filters must be

completely dry.

Check the condenser unit from
time to time and clean it if
necessary.

Make sure that your laundry is
thoroughly spun at the
appropriate spin speed in the
washing machine.

Do not exceed the maximum
load for the program selected.

–

Open zips next time.

If the problem occurs again,
dry garments with long zips
using the Warm air program
(timed drying).

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Frequently asked questions

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Water leaks from the
dryer after the
condenser unit has
been cleaned.

Power outage

The inner cover of the

–

condenser unit has not
been locked properly
and/or the condenser
unit has not been
positioned correctly.

Lint has collected in

–

the condenser unit
housing.

Once power has been restored, switch the dryer

–

back on with the s button.

– Press OK to confirm.

Ensure that the

–

condenser unit is
positioned correctly
and lock the inner
cover.

Check the rubber

–

seals.
Use a cloth to remove

–

any visible lint from the
inside of the condenser
unit housing.

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Frequently asked questions

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The program does
not start and the
display is dark.

The display is dark
and the Start button
is flashing slowly.

The display is in a
different language.

The Start button
light flashes when a
program is being
selected.

The interior drum
lighting does not
come on.

There is no power to
the dryer.

The dryer switches off
automatically after 15
minutes if no further
selection is made.

The display has
switched off
automatically to save
energy: Standby.

A different language
has been selected.

The flashing indicates
that a program can be
started.

The lighting switches
off automatically (to
save energy).

Is the dryer switched on?

–

Is the door closed properly?

–

Has the fuse or circuit

–

breaker tripped?

When the power comes back
on after a power outage,
confirm with OK and start the
program again.

Switch the dryer on.

The display and the
multi-function selector will light
up when one of the buttons is
pressed.

Set the language you want. The
flag symbol J will guide you.

Once the program has been
started, the Start button stops
flashing and lights up
constantly.

–

It will switch on again after
the door has been closed
and then opened.

–

If the lamp needs to be
replaced, follow the
instructions in "Changing the
ligth bulb" at the end of this
section.

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Frequently asked questions

Changing the light bulb

Disconnect the dryer from the
electrical supply.

Open the door.

^

You will find the interior light bulb cover
at the top of the drum aperture.

The light bulb specification and
maximum wattage is stated on the
data plate and on the light bulb
cover.

Replace the light bulb.

^

To close the cover push it upwards

^

and press it on the left and right until
you hear it click into position.

Ensure that it is fitted into

,

position securely, as any moisture
could cause a short circuit.

^ Insert a suitable tool, such as a wide

bladed screwdriver, under the side
edge of the lamp cover as illustrated.

^

Apply a little pressure and while
doing so turn your wrist in the
direction of the arrow to open the
cover.

The cover will open downwards.

The temperature resistant light bulb
should only be ordered from your Miele
dealer or Miele.

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After sales service

Repairs

In the event of a fault which you cannot
fix yourself, please contact the Miele
Technical Service Department at the
address on the back of this booklet.

When contacting the Service
Department, please quote the model
and serial number of your appliance.
They can be found on the data plate
located below the drum opening.

PC / Optical interface

The indicator or check light marked PC
on the fascia panel is the interface used
by Miele service technicians during
servicing work for testing purposes and
for updating the machine´s program
data.

Optional accessories

Optional accessories are available from
Miele.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

To prevent accidents
and machine damage
read these instructions

before

installation or use.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

, WARNING - Risk of Fire

To reduce the risk of severe injury or

~

death, follow all installation instructions.

Clothes dryer installation must be

~

performed by a qualified installer.

Install the clothes dryer according to

~

the manufacturer's instructions and
local codes.

Check the packaging, the dryer and

~

accessories for any signs of damage.
Do not use a damaged appliance.

Repair and maintenance work

~

should be performed by a Miele
authorized service technician. Work by
unqualified persons could be
dangerous and may void the warranty.

Before installation, disconnect the

~

dryer from the electrical supply by
shutting off the power, unplugging the
power cord or tripping the circuit
breaker. Do not restore power until
installation is complete.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

~

This appliance must be grounded. In
the event of a malfunction or
breakdown, grounding 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 inserted 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, ser
vice 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.

Do not use an extension cord to

~

connect this appliance to the power
supply. Extension cords do not
guarantee the required safety of the
appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).

The installation of this unit in non

~

stationary locations (e.g. ships) must be
performed by a qualified installer or
service agency, in strict accordance
with national and local safety
regulations and standards.

Do not install the machine in rooms

~

where temperatures below freezing
may occur.

If there is any doubt concerning

~

installation, contact Miele’s Technical
Service Department.

-

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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Installation

Front view

a Power cord

b Control panel

c Door

d Service panel for condenser unit

e Four height adjustable screw feet

38

f External drainage options (e.g. via

sink, drain or gully)
Optional accessory: Extension hose

g Intake and exhaust vents for cooling

the condenser unit

Installation

Side view

Rear view

35 7/16"

27 15/16"

View from above

23 7/16"

46 3/4"

33 7/16"

Washer-dryer stack

a Protruding lid edge (see arrows) for

dryer transport.

b Air exhaust vent for cooling the

condenser unit

c Stainless steel plith (open or closed,

optional Miele accessory)

66 15/16"

The tumble dryer can be combined with
a Miele washing machine in a
washer-dryer stack. A stacking kit is
required which can be purchased from
Miele. The stacking kit must be fitted by
a Miele authorised service technician.

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Installation

Installing the tumble dryer

Make sure the dryer door can be

,

opened without hindrance after
installation.

Transporting the dryer to its
installation site

When moving the dryer, hold it by the
lid where it protrudes to the rear. To
manoeuvre the dryer out of its packing
case to its installation site you will also
need to hold it by the front feet.

Levelling the machine

The machine must be perfectly level to
ensure safe and proper operation.

,

Ensure the dryer is stable during

transportion.

40

^

The screw feet can be adjusted to
compensate for any unevenness in
the floor.

Never block the vents on the

,

dryer.
In order to ensure sufficient
ventilation to the dryer, do not
reduce the vent gap between the
underside of the dryer and the floor
with a plinth, deep-pile carpet, etc.

Installation

Payment system

The dryer can be fitted with a payment
system (optional accessory).
This must be connected and programd
by a Miele Service technician.

Coins/tokens must be removed from
the payment system regularly,
otherwise it will become blocked.

This dryer is not suitable for building
under.

Room in which the dryer is located

Air taken in for use in the drying
process will be warm when it is
expelled from the underside and back
of the dryer. This expelled air heats up
the air in the room. It is therefore very
important to ensure that the room is
adequately ventilated, particularly if the
dryer is located in a small room.
Otherwise running times and energy
consumption could be increased.

Securing the dryer against slippage

Note for service technician:

–

When connecting to a payment

,

system, the plug connector on the
push button switch (see wiring
diagram) must be disconnected
from its position ex-works and
reconnected to the position for
payment system operation.
Failure to do this can cause the
payment system to malfunction.

,

Secure both front feet on the
dryer using the fixing brackets
supplied.

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Installation

External drainage of the
condensed water

The condensed water is pumped
away through the drain hose which is
located at the back of the dryer at the
bottom.

Drain hose length: ......6'63/4" (2 m)

Drain pump height: .....3'33/8" (1 m)

Do not pull on the drain hose

,

and do not allow it to become
kinked as this could damage it.

Drain hose connection:

1. Direct into a sink or basin.

– Hook the hose over the edge and

secure.

– Use the bow-shaped guide (see

illustration on the right).

Remove adapter 1 and hose clip 3

^

behind it.

2. Connected securely to a floor gully.

3. Connected directly to a sink drain

outlet.

Connection to a sink drain outlet

To connect the drain hose to a sink
drain outlet you will need to use the
adapter and hose clip located at the
back of the dryer at the bottom.

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^

Fit adapter 1 to the sink drain outlet
using nut 2.

^

Secure the drain hose with hose clip

3 to the nut.

Electrical connection

This installation should be

,

performed by an experienced and
qualified technician, in accordance
with local codes and regulations.

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.

Installation

For USA only

The dryer comes with a power cord
and NEMA L6-20 plug.
The machines is supplied for a
connection toa2AC230V 60Hz
2x16A, Single Phase Supply.

The machine must only be connected
to the voltage and frequency shown on
the data plate.

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.

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Technical data

Height 337/16" (850 mm)

(adjustable+/-

1

/4" (7 mm))

Width 237/16" (595 mm)

Depth 279/16" (710 mm)

Depth with door open 46

3

/4" (1,188 mm)

Weight 133 lbs (60.5 kg)

Drum volume 28.6 gal (130 l)

Maximum capacity 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) Dry laundry weight

Length of connection cable 63" (1.6 m)

Voltage

Connected load

Fuse rating See data plate

Lamp wattage

Test certificates awarded

Max. load bearing in operation approx. 735 Newton

Emission sound pressure level < 70 dB (A)

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Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing
materials

The cardboard box and packing
materials protect the appliance during
shipping. They have been designed to
be biodegradable and recyclable.

To prevent suffocation, ensure that any
plastic wrappings, bags, etc. are
disposed of safely and kept out of the
reach of children.

Disposal of an appliance

Old appliances may contain materials
that can be recycled. Please contact
your local recycling authority about the
possibility of recycling these materials.

Ensure that a discarded dryer presents
no danger to children. While being
stored for disposal remove the door to
the drying compartment.

454647

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Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone:
Fax:
www.mieleusa.com

U.S.A.

Miele, Inc.

National Headquarters

Please have the model and serial number
of your appliance available when
contacting Technical Service.

Canada

Importer
Miele Limited

Headquarters and Miele Centre

800-843-7231
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Phone:
Fax:
[e-mail]

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