Miele PT7136SS User Manual

Operating and Installation manual

Vented Dryer PT 7136 Plus

To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions

before

installation or use.

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M.-Nr. 06 975 240

Contents

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

Guide to the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

Display function .................................................8

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Fabric care labels .................................................11

Drying tips .......................................................11

Coin mechanism ..................................................15

Canceling a program...............................................15

Adding/removing laundry during a drying program .......................15

Program guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Selecting/Changing a Favorite .....................................20

Low temp. .....................................................22

Saving a Favorite ...............................................22

Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Cleaning the lint filter ...............................................23

Cleaning the exterior and the control panel .............................25

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Optional accessories ...............................................32

Contents

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Electrical connection ...............................................40

Installation of exhaust venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

General notes ....................................................41

How to calculate the effective duct length ..............................42

Determining the position of the exhaust connection .......................46

Exhaust connection with a flexible exhaust hose or rigid pipe ...............47

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Settings J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Opening the menu Settings .......................................54

Language J ......................................................55

Settings - Supervisor level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Make sure that no unattended

WARNING - To reduce the risk of

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

It is essential to read all instructions

before using this appliance.

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

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

The tumble dryer is only intended for

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

Before maintenance, or cleaning

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

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.

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

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.

Clean the lint filter before or after

each load.

Keep the area around the exhaust

opening (toekick) and adjacent surrounding areas free of lint, dust and dirt.

The interior of the machine and

exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified personnel.

Only use genuine Miele accessories

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To prevent the risk of fire, the

following articles must not be dried in this tumble dryer:

items which have not been washed.

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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.

To prevent the risk of fire, the

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

fabrics which contain a large amount

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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

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(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

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.

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

Warning: Do not switch the tumble

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

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 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

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

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Control panel

Guide to the dryer

a Display*

See the following pages for more information

b Direct select buttons

To select a drying program directly. You can also save "Favorite" drying programs on these buttons.

c "Start" button

*Contents in the display will vary with program offering.

d Optical interface PC

Allows a service technician to check and update the drying programs

e Jog shuttle

Turn to select Press to confirm the selection

f a button

To open the drum door.

Guide to the dryer

Display function

Contents in the display will vary with program offering.

Main menu

Jog shuttle

Direct select buttons

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

Program selection ...

The display shows the main menu (with factory default settings). "Program selection" is highlighted.

If the display is dark (in Stand-by mode) turn the jog shuttle.

Turn the jog shuttle to select a program or setting.

Press the jog shuttle to confirm the selection.

The first four programs shown in the display on the left are the "Favorites". They can be selected with the direct select buttons.

The Favorites can be individually set to your desire. See "Favorites" for more information.

The direct select buttons have different functions in the other menus. In these menus an arrow H is displayed above the respective button with the function description of the button.

Program selection possibility

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Possibility 1 Select and confirm the menu "Program selection" in the display with the jog shuttle.

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Possibility 2 Press one of the direct select buttons D E F G and access directly the basic menu of the program.

Menu Program selection

Guide to the dryer

Program selection

All pre-set programs can be selected with the jog shuttle.

Depending on the direction the jog shuttle is turned the highlighter moves up or down.

The arrows e- at the right side of the display show that more selections are available.

Press the jog shuttle to open the basic menu of the

selected program.

Basic menu of a drying program

Cottons Normal

Duration 1:16 h

Low temp.HTimer Y

^ The "Drying level" or "Program" can be selected by turning

the jog shuttle.

– The selected component is highlighted. Press the jog

shuttle to select or adjust the component.

Back A

Cottons

Minimum iron Woollens handcare H

Save

Back A

Settings J

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Select "Low temp." or "Timer" by pressing D - E.

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Press G to get back to the Basic menu.

All components can also be selected and confirmed using only the jog shuttle.

The "Settings J" menu allows you to adjust the dryer to individual needs. See "Settings J" for more information.

Before using for the first time

The appliance must be correctly installed and connected before the first use. Please see the "Installation instructions."

Welcome screen

The Welcome screen shows when the dryer is turned on for the first time.

Once the total use time of the dryer exceeds one hour the welcome screen will not show again.

The display then shows the language selection.

Language J

Select the desired language and confirm with "OK".

Set the time of day

^ Set the hour by turning the jog

shuttle, press to confirm.

Repeat to set the minutes and confirm.

Press again to save the time of day.

Fabric care labels

Before drying, check fabric care labels for special drying instructions.

q = Drying with normal temperature r = Drying with low temperature s = Do not dry in a tumble dryer

Drying tips

Observe the maximum loads, see the

–

"Program guide".

Overloading the dryer will result in poor drying and wrinkling.

– Do not place dripping wet items in

the dryer. Spin the laundry after the wash for at least 30 seconds.

– Dry delicate fabrics (with the fabric

care symbol r) with the "Low temperature" option.

– Open jackets to allow even drying.

– Starched laundry can be dried in

the tumble dryer. The amount of starch should be doubled during the wash.

Wool and wool blends tend to felt

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and shrink. Dry wool and wool blends in the "Woollen handcare" program.

The fine fabric of down filled items

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tend to shrink. Dry these items in the "Smoothing" program.

Dry pure linen items only if it is

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recommended on the fabric care label. The surface of the fabric may become "rough". Dry these items in the "Smoothing" program.

Knitted fabrics (e.g. T-Shirts and

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underwear) tend to shrink when washed and dried for the first time. Do not overdry these fabrics.

– Permanent press and delicate

fabrics tend to crease more the bigger the load size. For better drying results reduce the load size or select the "Shirts" program.

Use

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Wash new, colored items before drying for the first time and do not dry with light-colored items. These fabrics can "bleed" (also onto plastic parts of the dryer). Colored lint may also get on the light colored items.

Use

1. Sort the laundry

Loosen up the washed laundry.

For even drying results sort by

desired dryness, fiber/fabric, size and residual moisture after spinning.

Do not dry items that may melt or

ignite in the dryer such as plastics, rubber or sneakers. They could melt and damage the laundry.

Check hems and seams, be sure that

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no filling can come out.

– Comforter covers and pillowcases

should be fastened in order to prevent small items from getting trapped inside of them.

– Close zippers, hooks and eyelets.

– Tie fabric belts and apron ties.

– Remove or sew up released bra

underwires.

2. Load the laundry

Use the a button to open the drum

door.

Load the laundry loosely into the

drum.

Do not overload the drum. Overloading strains the fabrics and results in poor drying.

To prevent fabric damage, check that laundry is not caught in the closed door. Do not use softener sheets in this dryer. Silicates contained in these sheets could cause the dryer to overheat.

Close the door with a firm swing or lean against the dryer and push it closed.

Use

3. Select a program

Two program selection possibilities:

Select a "Favorite" by pressing the

respective direct select button.

Select from the "Program selection"

menu by turning the jog shuttle.

4. Select "Low temp." and/or "Timer"

If desired select "Low temp." and/or

"Timer" from the respective submenus.

Note:

The displayed duration (remaining time) can vary with every new program selection.

5. Insert coins (if operated by coin mechanism)

^ If a coin mechanism operates the

machine, please regard the displayed request to pay.

6. Starting a program

"Start" flashes when the program can be started.

Press the "Start" button.

The "Start" button lights.

The display shows "Program start"

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and then "Drying" with the program duration.

The drying levels are displayed,

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e.g. machine iron, hand iron, etc.

Press one of the following buttons

during the running program:

– Button E "Timer"

The time of day and the approximate program end is displayed.

– Button F "Save"

The currently running program can be saved as a "Favorite".

– Button G "Cancellation"

To cancel the currently running program.

If the door is opened after the program has started or if the program is canceled the credit is lost.

Use

Remaining time

When a program is selected, the approximate duration is displayed. This is the "remaining time".

The program duration can vary due to some factors: residual moisture after spinning, fabric, load size, room temperature and voltage fluctuations.

The adaptive electronic adjusts to the individual load to display the accurate remaining time. The remaining time is constantly checked which can lead to leaps in time.

The "Woolens handcare" and "Smoothing" programs can be ended ahead of time once a certain temperature is reached. This may be the case with fine fabrics or if the dryer had some residual heat from a previous program.

Before the end of a program

After drying with hot air, the cool down phase finishes the program. "Cooling down" is displayed. Only after the cooling phase has ended is the program finished. The programs: "Woollen handcare" and "Smoothing" do not have a cooling down phase.

7. At the end of a program

"Anti-crease" (if selected) and "End" mark the end of a program in the display. During the anti-crease phase the drum will turn in intervals if the laundry is not immediately removed from the dryer to prevent the laundry from wrinkling. Run time 1 h.

Use the a button to open the drum

door.

Remove the laundry.

Check the drum for any missed pieces of laundry. Any items left in the dryer can be damaged because of over-drying.

If the door stays open, the light goes off after a few minutes (saving energy).

^ Close the door.

Cleaning and care hints

^ See "Cleaning and Care".

Use

Coin mechanism

For coin mechanism operated machines: Money or tokens will be lost when the door is opened after program start or when canceling a program.

Technical Service can set a time frame when a program can be changed.

Canceling a program

Press the G button "Cancel".

The laundry is cooled down.

^ Press G "Cancel" once more and

"End" is displayed.

^ Press the a button.

^ Open and close the door.

^ Select the new program.

^ Press the "Start" button.

Adding/removing laundry during a drying program

Press the a button.

Open the door.

Do not touch the rear of the

drum while adding or removing items. Danger of burns due to high temperatures in the drum.

Add or remove items.

Close the door.

Continue drying

^ Press the "Start" button.

Note

When the program cycle is changed the displayed remaining time may differ from the actual drying time.

Program guide

Programs may vary depending on the offerings of your machine.

Cottons Load size: 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg)

Extra dry, Normal+, Normal

Items Single and multilayered cotton and linen laundry e.g. terry towels,

beach towels, bath robes, T-Shirts, underwear, cottons bed linens, baby clothing, etc.

Note

Hand iron r, Hand iron rr, Machine iron

Items Cotton or linen fabrics to be left damp for easier ironing.

Note – Select "Low temp." for items with the fabric care symbol r.

Minimum iron Load size: 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)

Normal+, Normal, Hand iron r

Items Permanent Press items of cotton, mixed fabrics or synthetics.

Note – Select "Low temp." for items with the fabric care symbol r.

The load size is the dry laundry weight.

Select "Low temp." for items with the fabric care symbol r.

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Select "Extra dry" for multilayered and thick items.

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The "Extra dry" program should not be selected for jersey materials.

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Items may shrink.

e.g. table cloths, bed linen, starched laundry, etc.

– Roll up items until they are ironed to keep them moist.

e.g. sweaters, dresses, pants, table cloths, etc.

– Select "Hand iron r" for crease-free drying and reduce the load size

to (3.3 lbs) 1.5 kg.

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Items will be dried wrinkle free, depending on fabric and load.

Program guide

Woollen handcare Load size: 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)

Items Woolen fabrics

Note

Smoothing Load size: 6.6 lbs (3.0 kg)

Items

Note

Cool air Load size: 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg)

Items To air items

Warm air Load size: 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg)

Items – Final drying of multi-layer fabrics, with unique drying

Note – Select "Low temp." for items with the fabric care symbol r.

Woolen items will be loosened up and fluffed in a short time, but not

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completely dried. Remove the items immediately after the program ends and allow

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them to air dry.

Cotton or linen fabrics

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Permanent Press items of cotton, mixed fabrics or synthetics.

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e.g. khakis, shirts, etc.

Program to reduce creasing after spinning in the washer.

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Remove the items immediately after the program end and allow to

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air dry.

characteristics. e.g. jackets, pillows and large textiles.

– Drying of single items: beach towels, bathing suits, etc.

– Do not select the longest drying for the first run. Check by testing

which time is most suitable.

Program guide

Jeans Load size: 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)

Normal, Hand iron r

Items Denim fabric items, pants, jackets, skirts or shirts, etc.

Shirts Load size: 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)

Normal, Hand iron r

Items Shirts and dress shirts.

Outerwear Load size: 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)

Normal, Hand iron r

Items Outdoor clothing suitable to dry in a tumble dyer.

Proofing Load size: 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)

Items For dryer suitable items, e.g. ski and outdoor clothing, tablecloths

and poplin items.

Note – This program has an additional step for water proofing.

– Water proofed items must only be treated with a water

repellant that is "Suitable for membrane textiles". These chemicals are based on flourochemicals.

– Do not dry items which were treated with agents containing

paraffin! This is a fire hazard.

Towelling Load size: 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg)

Normal+

Items Terry laundry, e.g. towels, beach towels, bath robes.

The timer allows the user to select the time of day for the program end. The program start can be delayed from 30 minutes to 24 hours.

Select the submenu Timer

Cottons Normal+

Low temp. Duration 1:47 h

Low temp. B Timer Y Save Back A

Press the direct select button E. The "Timer" menu

shows.

Select the time

Cottons Normal

Low temp.

Timer

HHHH

^ Select the desired program end time with the jog shuttle

and confirm.

The program end time is adjusted to the next full or half hour. The program start will be delayed in accordance with the desired program end time.

Starting the timer function

Press the "Start" button. The elapsed time is displayed and will count down in minutes. The drum turns briefly every hour to prevent creases.

Canceling the timer

Press the G button to cancel the timer.

Press it once more to get back to the main menu.

10:00

Start Finish

10:13

12:00

Favorites

The dryer has the option to save the most used drying programs on the direct select buttons. The option "Save" must be selected in "Settings - Supervisor level". Contact Technical Service for access to this level.

Selecting/Changing a Favorite

Close the door.

Main menu

Basic menu

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

Program selection ...

^ Press the D button.

Cottons Normal

Duration 1:16 h

Low temp.HTimer Y

Turn the jog shuttle to select the component you would like

Save

Back A

to adjust: program ("Cottons") or the drying level ("Normal").

Press the jog shuttle to confirm the selection.

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