Miele PT 7137 WP Vario Operating instructions

Operating and installation instructions

Heat-pump dryer PT 7137 WP Vario

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.

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M.-Nr. 11 040 640

Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing mater-

ial

The packaging is designed to protect the appliance from damage during transportation. The packaging materials used are selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and should be recycled.

Recycling the packaging reduces the use of raw materials in the manufacturing process and also reduces the amount of waste in landfill sites.

Disposal of your old appliance

Electrical and electronic appliances often contain valuable materials. They also contain materials which, if handled or disposed of incorrectly, could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment. They are, however, essential for the correct functioning of your appliance. Please do not therefore dispose of it with your household waste.

Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection / recycling centre.

Ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.

Energy saving tips

To avoid unnecessarily long drying times and high consumption of energy:

–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.

–Load according to the optimum amount of laundry recommended for the programme being used. Underloading is uneconomical. Overloading gives a poorer quality of drying and may cause unnecessary creasing.

–Make sure the room temperature is not too high. If there are other heat producing appliances in the room in which the dryer is located, make sure the room is well ventilated and switch the other appliances off, if possible.

–After every cycle remove the fluff from the fluff filters in the door and in the door opening.

	Contents
Caring for the environment .................................................................................	2
Warning and Safety instructions .........................................................................	5
Operating the tumble dryer ................................................................................	16
Control panel.........................................................................................................	16
Before using for the first time ................................................................................	16
Display...................................................................................................................	17
Operating a wash-salon machine..........................................................................	19
Notes and tips on laundry care ..........................................................................	20
1. Sort the laundry.................................................................................................	20
2. Load the tumble dryer .......................................................................................	21
3. Select a programme ..........................................................................................	21
Short instructions................................................................................................	22
Selecting a programme ......................................................................................	26
Selecting/changing a programme .........................................................................	26
Gentle tumble........................................................................................................	28
Saving a programme as a favourite.......................................................................	28
Timer.....................................................................................................................	29
Changing the programme sequence ................................................................	30
Cleaning and care ...............................................................................................	31
Make sure you clean all the filters at the correct intervals ....................................	31
2. When to clean the filter in the plinth.............................................................	32
Cleaning the fluff filters..........................................................................................	34
When to clean ..................................................................................................	34
Cleaning them whilst dry..................................................................................	34
Cleaning them with water.................................................................................	35
Replacing them ................................................................................................	35
Filter in the plinth...................................................................................................	36
When to clean ..................................................................................................	36
Removing .........................................................................................................	36
Cleaning ...........................................................................................................	37
Replacing the plinth filter..................................................................................	37
Cleaning the filter insert (in the plinth) ...................................................................	39
Removing the filter insert .................................................................................	39
Check the cooling fins on the heat exchanger.................................................	40
Refitting the filter insert (in the plinth)...............................................................	40
Refitting the fluff filter (in the plinth).......................................................................	41
Cleaning and closing the access panel.................................................................	42

Contents
Bottom right grille/airways ....................................................................................	43
When to clean ..................................................................................................	43
Removing .........................................................................................................	43
Cleaning ...........................................................................................................	43
Replacing .........................................................................................................	44
Tumble dryer..........................................................................................................	44
Problem solving guide ........................................................................................	45
Check and fault messages in the display..............................................................	45
Unsatisfactory drying results.................................................................................	47
Other problems .....................................................................................................	48
Changing the lamp ................................................................................................	50
After sales service...............................................................................................	51
Repairs ..................................................................................................................	51
Optical interface PC ..............................................................................................	51
Optional accessories.............................................................................................	51
Installation and connection ................................................................................	52
Front view ..............................................................................................................	52
Rear view...............................................................................................................	53
Locations...............................................................................................................	54
View from the side............................................................................................	54
Steel plinth........................................................................................................	54
View from above...............................................................................................	54
Washer-dryer stack ..........................................................................................	54
Installation .............................................................................................................	55
Transporting the dryer to its installation site ....................................................	55
Levelling the dryer ............................................................................................	56
Securing the tumble dryer against slipping......................................................	56
Payment system ...............................................................................................	57
Room ventilation ..............................................................................................	57
Hose for external drainage of condensed water ...................................................	58
Electrical connection .............................................................................................	60
Technical data .....................................................................................................	61

Warning and Safety instructions

It is essential to read these instructions.

This tumble dryer complies with current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to property.

To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the tumble dryer, please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They contain important information on its safety, installation, use and maintenance.

Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that they are made available to new users. They must be made aware of these safety and warning instructions.

Pass these instructions on to any future users/owners of the tumble dryer.

Correct application

This tumble dryer is only intended for drying fabrics which have been washed in a water solution, and marked on the manufacturer's care label as being suitable for tumble drying. “Dry cleaning kits” for freshening up garments in a tumble dryer are increasingly available on the market. If using, do so at your own risk, and follow the instructions provided on the packaging. Any other applications may be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation.

The tumble dryer is not intended for outdoor use.

Warning and Safety instructions

This appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and understand and recognise the consequences of incorrect operation.

Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the tumble dryer unless they are constantly supervised.

Children 8 years and older may only use the tumble dryer unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it safely and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.

Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the tumble dryer unsupervised.

Please supervise children in the vicinity of the tumble dryer and do not let them play with it.

Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

Before setting up the tumble dryer, check it for any externally visible damage.

Do not install or use a damaged tumble dryer.

Do not make any alterations to the tumble dryer, unless authorised to do so by Miele.

Do not connect the tumble dryer to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead. Extension leads are a fire hazard and do not guarantee the required safety of the tumble dryer.

The electrical safety of this tumble dryer can only be guaranteed when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety requirement is met. If in any doubt, please have the household wiring system inspected by a qualified electrician. Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user, for which Miele cannot accept liability. Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele approved service technician, otherwise any subsequent damage will not be covered by the guarantee. Ensure current is not supplied to the tumble dryer until after maintenance or repair work has been carried out.

Warning and Safety instructions

Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.

To ensure the correct performance of the tumble dryer and to prevent the risk of faults and fire, it is important to carry out maintenance on a regular basis.

In the event of a fault or for cleaning purposes, the tumble dryer is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when:

–it is switched off at the wall socket or the plug is withdrawn, or

–it is switched off at the mains, or the mains fuse is disconnected

–the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is applicable), or it is switched off at the isolator switch.

See “Installation and connection - Electrical connection”.

This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g. on a ship).

Warning and Safety instructions

Heat pump and refrigerant:

–This tumble dryer uses refrigerant gas which is not flammable and not explosive.

–The humming noises caused by the heat pump during the drying process are normal and do not impair the efficient functioning of the dryer.

–In general it is not necessary to leave the dryer standing for any length of time after it has been installed provided it has been transported correctly (see “Installation and connection”).

–If it has not been transported as described, ensure that the recommended standing time prior to first operation is observed. Otherwise the heat pump can be damaged.

–This tumble dryer contains fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-Gas). They are hermetically sealed.

Designation of refrigerant: R134a Amount of refrigerant: 0.50 kg

Global warming potential of refrigerant: 1430 kg CO2 e Global warming potential of appliance: 715 kg CO2 e

Warning and Safety instructions

See “Installation” and “Technical data”.

The accessibility of the plug must be always ensured, in order to separate the tumble dryer from the mains. All electrical work should be carried out only by a suitably qualified and competent person, in strict accordance with national and local safety regulations.

If the appliance is hard wired, adequate provision must be made on site to switch off all poles to disconnect the tumble dryer from the electrical supply.

Do not block the gap between the bottom of the tumble dryer and the floor with plinth facings, deep pile carpet etc. This would hinder a sufficient flow of air to the dryer.

Do not install a lockable door, a sliding door or a door which is hinged in the opposite direction to the dryer door.

This tumble dryer is supplied with a special lamp to cope with particular conditions (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemical resistance, abrasion resistance and vibration). This special lamp must only be used for the purpose it is intended for. It is not suitable for room lighting.

Warning and Safety instructions

Correct use

The maximum load for this tumble dryer is 6.5 kg (dry weight).The maximum recommended loads for individual programmes are given in the Programme chart.

Do not let anyone sit or lean on the door, as this can cause the tumble dryer to tip up.

Always close the door after use. This way you will avoid the danger of:

–children climbing onto or into the dryer or hiding things in it.

–pets or other small animals climbing into it.

Do not use a pressure washer or hose to clean the tumble dryer.

Always keep the area around the tumble dryer free of dust and fluff. Dust drawn into the dryer can, over time, cause blockages. Faults can then occur as well as the risk of fire.

The tumble dryer must not be used

–without the fluff filters in place or without the filter in the plinth.

–without the bottom right grille.

–if the fluff filters damaged and filter (in plinth) are damaged in any way. In the event of a damaged filter, switch the dryer off and replace the filter with a new one.

Otherwise an excessive build-up of fluff can build up which could

cause a fault.

Warning and Safety instructions

To ensure problem-free operation:

–After every cycle remove the fluff from the surfaces of the fluff filters.

–The fluff filters and the fine filters must be thoroughly dried after wet cleaning. Do not replace them if they are damp or wet. Damp or wet filters could cause operational faults.

–Clean the airways (fluff filters, plinth filter, bottom right grille) as soon as the prompt to do so appears in the display.

Do not install the tumble dryer in a room where there is a risk of frost occurring. At temperatures around freezing point the tumble dryer may not be able to operate properly. There is a risk of damage if the condensed water is allowed to freeze in the pump or hoses. The ambient room temperature should be between 2°C and 35°C.

If the water is drained externally through the drain hose instead of being collected in the condensed water container,

make sure the drain hose is securely attached if you hang it in a sink or basin to avoid the hose slipping and the water causing damage.

Condensed water is not drinking water.

It can cause health problems in both people and animals.

Warning and Safety instructions

To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried

in this tumble dryer:

–items which have not been washed.

–Items, such as workwear, which have not been thoroughly cleaned and which are still soiled with grease, oil or other deposits (such as cosmetics, lotions etc). If items have not been thoroughly cleaned there is a danger that these might ignite when heated, even after they have been removed from the dryer at the end of the programme.

–Items that have been soiled with substances such as acetone, petrol, kerosene, stain removers, turpentine, waxes, wax removers and other chemicals (e.g. mops and floor cloths) should be washed in hot water with extra detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer.

–Items which have been splashed with hair lacquer, hair spray, nail varnish remover or similar substances.

When washing very heavily soiled items ensure that you use sufficient detergent and select a high temperature. If in doubt wash several times before drying.

Remove all items from pockets (e.g. lighters, matches).

In many programmes, 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-ig- niting). The programme is not finished until the cooling down phase is complete. Ensure that you always wait until the end of the programme before removing the laundry.

Warning and Safety instructions

To prevent the risk of fire, do not connect the tumble dryer via a controllable socket (e.g. a timer or a peak-load switch-off).

If the drying programme is interrupted before the end of the cooling down phase, this could cause the laundry to self-ignite.

To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried in this tumble dryer:

–items which have been cleaned using chemicals (e.g. professional dry-cleaning agents).

–fabrics which contain a large proportion of rubber, foam rubber or rubber-like materials. For example, products made from latex foam rubber, shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubberised articles and items of clothing and pillows with foam rubber filling.

–Fabrics which contain damaged padding or fillings (e.g. pillows, jackets). When damaged, the filling can get out with the risk of it igniting in the dryer.

Ensure you always wait until the end of the programme before removing the laundry.

Fabric conditioner and similar products must be used according to the instructions on the manufacturer's packaging.

Benzine, petrol, paraffin, or any easily flammable liquid must not be stored or used near the machine. Danger of explosion.

Warning and Safety instructions

Do not expose the dryer to air which is contaminated with vapour of chlorine, fluorine or other solvents. Danger of fire.

For tumble dryers with stainless steel surfaces:

The stainless steel surfaces must not come into contact with liquid cleaning and disinfecting agents which contain chlorine or sodium hypochlorite. These agents can have a corrosive effect on stainless steel.

Aggressive vapours containing chlorine can also be corrosive. Do not store containers of these agents near the tumble dryer.

Accessories

Only use genuine Miele original spare parts and accessories with this appliance. If spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, this will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability.

The tumble dryer can also be combined with a Miele washing machine in a washer-dryer stack. The appropriate “WTV” stacking kit (available to order) to match your dryer is required.

Make sure that you order the correct plinth for this tumble dryer (available from Miele as an optional accessory).

Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compli- ance with these Warning and Safety instructions.

Operating the tumble dryer

Control panel

aDisplay

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

bShort cut buttons

For selecting an individual programme quickly. These buttons can be programmed to select your own favourite drying programmes.

cStart button

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

dPC 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

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

g button

Opens the machine door independently of the electricity supply.

Before using for the first time

Before using the dryer for the first time, ensure that it is correctly installed and connected. See “Installation and connection”.

Commission the machine as described in the separate booklet “Commissioning, Programme chart and Settings” supplied with this machine.

Operating the tumble dryer

Display

Entry menu

1	Cottons	Programme selection
			...
2	Minimum iron	Settings	...
3	Woollens
4	Smoothing	10:00

When the tumble dryer is switched on, the entry menu (with four favourite programmes listed) appears in the display and

Programme selection is 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.

Short cut buttons

Pressing a short cut button selects one of the four favourite programmes shown on the left of the display.

If you wish to change the programmes shown in this list you can do so (see “Saving a programme as a favourite” for more information).

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

Programme selection

There are two ways of selecting a programme:

–Option 1: Select the Programme selection menu in the display and confirm your selection by pressing the multi-func- tion selector.

–Option 2: Press short cut button , , or . This will automatically take you into the main menu of that programme.

Operating the tumble dryer

Programme selection menu

Programme	Back
selection	Cottons
	Minimum iron
	Woollens

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

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

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

Drying programme main menu

Cottons		Normal
Duration 1:30 h
Duration 1:30 h
G-tumble	Timer	Save	Back

Turn the multi-function selector to select either the “Drying level” or the “Programme”.

The selected option is highlighted. Pressing the multi-function selector selects the highlighted option and opens the relevant sub-menu.

The sub-menus Low temperature and Timer can be accessed by pressing the short cut button directly below them.

To go back to the entry menu press short cut button below the word Back.

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

Settings menu

The Settings menu is used to alter the washing machine's electronics to suit different requirements. See “Settings menu” in the separate booklet “Commissioning, Programme chart and Settings” for more details.

Operating the tumble dryer

Operating a wash-salon machine

The entry menu will vary depending on the Control setting selected.

The machine is operated either with the short cut buttons

, , , or the multi-function selector.

WS short cut keys, basic

1	Cottons	Normal+
2	Minimum iron	Normal

3Woollens

4Cool air

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

WS - short cut keys + Logo

PROFESSIONAL

			More

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

Notes and tips on laundry care

1. Sort the laundry

Care symbols

Drying

/ Normal/higher temperature

Drying is carried out at a low temperature in every programme in this dryer, so you do not need to sort your garments.

Do not tumble dry

Ironing

Very hot

Hot

Warm

Do not iron

Before drying

–When washing very heavily soiled items ensure 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 your laundry is thoroughly spun before drying. The higher the spin speed, the greater the savings that can be made in energy and time during drying.

–New dark coloured garments should be washed and dried separately from light coloured garments to avoid the danger of colours running and discolouring other garments or even plastic components in the dryer. Dark coloured fibres can also settle on light coloured garments and vice versa.

–Starched laundry can be dried in the 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, pillow cases etc. to prevent small items from being rolled up inside them.

Fasten hooks and eyes etc.

–Underwiring and collar stiffeners: Any loose wiring in bras, shirt collar stiffeners, etc. should be removed or sewn in.

–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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