Miele PT7188 User Manual

Operating and installation instructions for vented tumble dryer PT 7188

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

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Caring for the environment

Disposing of the packing material

The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled.

Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation.

Rather than just throwing these materials away, please ensure they are recycled.

Disposing of your old appliance

Electrical and electronic appliances often 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 dispose of it with your general waste.

Energy saving tips

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

Make sure that your laundry is

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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

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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 in which the

dryer is located is well ventilated.

– Remove the fluff from the filter when

necessary (see "Cleaning and Care").

– Check all parts of the ventilation

system on a regular basis, and remove any build-up of fluff etc.

The vent ducting should be as short, straight and smooth as possible to minimise any resistance to the air throughflow.

Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection/recycling centre or contact your dealer for advice. Ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.

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 the tumble dryer in Laundrette mode ..........................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

Low temperature ..................................................28

Saving a programme as a favourite....................................28

Timer ...........................................................29

Changing the programme sequence .................................30

Payment system...................................................30

Once a programme has started ......................................30

- changing the programme........................................30

- cancelling the programme .......................................30

Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started ................30

Power cuts .......................................................30

Time remaining ...................................................30

Cleaning and care ................................................31

Cleaning the fluff filter ..............................................31

Removing the filter ..............................................31

Taking the filter apart ............................................31

Cleaning the filter whilst dry .......................................32

Cleaning the fluff filter with water ...................................32

Replacing the filter ..............................................32

Cleaning the filter housing ...........................................33

Quick cleaning .................................................33

Extra cleaning ..................................................33

–Fan.........................................................33

– The cover in the door opening....................................34

Contents

Cleaning the tumble dryer ...........................................35

Problem solving guide ............................................36

Problem solving guide ..............................................36

Check and fault messages in the display ...............................36

An unsatisfactory drying result .......................................38

Other problems ...................................................39

Peak load cut-out..................................................42

Service interval ...................................................42

Changing the lamp ................................................43

After sales service ................................................44

Repairs..........................................................44

PC / Optical interface...............................................44

Optional accessories ...............................................44

Installation and connection ........................................45

View from the side ..............................................46

Rear view .....................................................46

View from above ................................................46

Installation on a raised plinth ......................................46

Payment system ................................................46

Installing the tumble dryer ...........................................47

Moving the tumble dryer..........................................47

Levelling the tumble dryer ........................................47

Securing the tumble dryer against slippage ..........................49

Room ventilation ................................................49

Electrical connection ...............................................50

Installation - extraction ducting .....................................51

General .........................................................51

To calculate the total duct length .....................................52

Procedure .....................................................52

Calculation example .............................................53

Exhaust socket dimensions ..........................................53

Venting system with plastic piping ....................................54

Venting system with flexible ducting ...................................55

Venting more than one dryer via the same ducting system .................56

Technical data ...................................................57

Warning and Safety instructions

It is essential to read these instructions.

This tumble dryer conforms to 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 Warning and Safety instructions.

Pass these instructions on to any future users/owners.

Warning and Safety instructions

Correct application

This tumble dryer is designed for domestic use and for use in

similar environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed & breakfasts and other typical living quarters. This does not include common/shared facilities within hotels, motels or bed & breakfasts.

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.

This tumble dryer is not intended for use by people with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless they are are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it by a person responsible for their safety.

The tumble dryer is not suitable for outdoor use.

This tumble dryer must not be installed and operated in mobile

installations (e.g. on a ship).

Warning and Safety instructions

Safety with children

Older children may use the tumble dryer only when its operation

has been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely, recognising the dangers of misuse.

Young children must not be allowed to use this tumble dryer.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play

with the tumble dryer. Keep children away from the tumble dryer at all times to avoid the risk of injury.

Danger of suffocation! Packaging, e.g. cling film, polystyrene and

plastic wrappings, must be kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Dispose of or recycle all packaging safely as soon as possible.

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 appliance.

Before connecting the machine, ensure that the connection data

on the data plate (voltage and rated load) match the mains electricity supply. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

The electrical safety of this machine can only be guaranteed

when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national safety regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and regularly tested and, where there is any doubt, the on-site wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

Do not connect the tumble dryer to the mains electricity supply by

an extension lead. Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).

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. If this is not done, any resultant damage will not be covered by the warranty. Ensure current is not supplied to the machine until after maintenance or repair work has been carried out.

Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele

spare parts. Only when these parts are fitted can the safety standards of the tumble dryer be guaranteed.

If the connection cable is faulty, it must only be replaced by a

Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger.

Warning and Safety instructions

In the event of a fault or for cleaning purposes, the machine must

be disconnected from the electricity supply. It is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when:

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

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it is switched off at the mains, or

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the mains fuse is withdrawn.

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In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or

other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance in a clean condition at all times. Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the warranty.

To ensure the correct performance of the appliance and to

prevent the risk of faults and fire, it is important to check it and carry out maintenance on a regular basis.

Warning and Safety instructions

Correct use

Caution! Risk of fire.

To avoid the possible danger of fire please red these warnings carefully.

A clogged filter is a hazard! The lint filter must be cleaned after

every programme.

Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches.

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

in this tumble dryer: – items which have not been washed.

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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.

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items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil, acetone, petrol, kerosene, spot 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.

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

Warning and Safety instructions

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.

Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when

exposed to heat sources such as in a tumble dryer. The items become warm, causing an oxidation reaction in the oil. Oxidation creates heat. If the heat cannot escape, the items can become hot enough to catch fire. Piling, stacking or storing oil-affected items can prevent heat from escaping and so create a fire hazard. If it is unavoidable that fabrics contaminated with vegetable or cooking oil, or hair care products, are placed in a tumble dryer, they should first be washed in hot water with extra detergent - this will reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard.

To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles or products must

not be dired in this tumble dryer: – Items which have been dry-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.

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

Warning and Safety instructions

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-igniting). The programme is not finished until the cooling down phase has been completed. Ensure that you always wait until the end of the programme before removing the laundry.

Warning: Do not switch the appliance off before the end of the

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

Fabric conditioner and similar products must be used according

to the instructions on the manufacturer's packaging.

The tumble dryer is not to be used if industrial chemicals have

been used to clean it.

For appliances with ventilation openings in the base, a carpet

must not obstruct the openings.

The tumble dryer must not be used

– without the fluff filters in place or if the fluff filters are damaged.

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without the fine filter in place or if the fine filters are damaged.

This would cause an excessive build-up of fluff which in turn would cause a fault!

After every cycle, remove the fluff from the surfaces and the fluff

filters (see "Cleaning and care").

Fluff must not be allowed to accumulate around the tumble dryer.

The fluff filters and the fine filter must be thoroughly dried after

cleaning. Damp or wet filters could cause operational faults.

Warning and Safety instructions

Do not let anyone sit or lean on the doors, as this can cause the

tumble dryer to tip up. Danger of injury.

Always close the doors after use. This way you will avoid the

danger of:

children climbing into the appliance or hiding things in it.

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pets or other small animals climbing into it.

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

Always keep the area around the tumble dryer stack free of dust

and fluff. Dust drawn into the appliance can cause blockages over time. Faults can then occur as well as the risk of fire.

The tumble dryer stack must only be used when it is connected to

a suitable ducting system. The installation site must be adequately ventilated.

The ducting must not be connected to

– a chimney or vent flue which is in use,

– or to ducting which ventilates rooms with fireplaces,

– or to chimneys being used by other appliances.

Smoke or exhaust fumes can cause poisoning.

Check all parts of the extraction system on a regular basis (e.g.

wall vent, external grille, bends in the ducting etc.) and make sure they are all free of any hindrance. A build-up of fluff will prevent a free flow of air through the system. If the appliance is to be connected to an existing ducting system, this must be checked for suitability beforehand.

Warning and Safety instructions

Adequate ventilation is essential to avoid the danger of

asphyxia and toxic fumes where another appliance which also uses the room air (e.g. gas, oil or coal fired heater, continuous flow or other water heater) is installed in the same or an adjacent room. To ensure safe operation, and to prevent gases given off by these appliances being drawn back into the room, an underpressure of 4 Pa is the maximum permissible. Ventilation can be maintained by:

air inlets in the external wall which cannot be closed or blocked,

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– by fitting a window contact switch which ensures that the

appliance can only be operated when the window is open.

If in doubt, the advice of a competent builder must be sought.

The tumble dryer must not be used without the fluff filters in place

or if the fluff filters are damaged in any way. Damaged filters can cause operational faults and blockages in the airways, the heating elements and in the ducting. Fire hazard! In the event of a damaged filter, switch the appliance off and replace the filter with a new one.

Do not install the tumble dryer in a room where there is a risk of

frost occurring. At temperatures around freezing point the appliance may not be able to operate properly. The ambient room temperature should be between +2°C and +50°C.

Warning and Safety instructions

Benzine, petrol, paraffin or any easily flammable liquid must not

be stored or used near the tumble dryer stack. Fire and explosion risk.

Do not allow air contaminated with chlorine, fluorine or other

vapours containing solvents to get into the tumble dryer stack. Fire hazard.

For appliances 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 appliance.

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 warranty, and Miele cannot accept liability.

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

Operating the tumble dryer

Control panel

a Display

See the following pages for more information.

b Shortcut buttons (keys)

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

c Start button

d PC / optical interface

This is used by service technicians to run diagnostic checks on your tumble dryer, and can also be used to update programming data in the future.

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

To save energy, the machine will switch off automatically 15 minutes after the end of the programme/anti-crease phase or after being switched on, if no other selection is made.

Before using for the first time

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

Display

Entry menu

Operating the tumble dryer

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

When the tumble dryer is switched on, the entry menu (with four favourite programmes listed) appears with Programme 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.

Shortcut buttons

Pressing a shortcut 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 "Selecting a programme - Saving a programme as a favourite" for more information).

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

Programme selection ...

Programme selection

There are two ways of selecting a programme:

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Option 1:

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

Option 2:

Press shortcut button DEFor G . This will automatically take you into the main menu for that programme.

Operating the tumble dryer

Programme selection menu

Programme selection

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 HV 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 0:50 h

Low temp.HTimer Y

^ Turn the multi-function selector to highlight either the

"Drying level" or the "Programme".

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

Back A

Cottons

Minimum iron Delicates H

Save

Back A

Settings menu J

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

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To go back to the entry menu press shortcut 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, Programme chart and Settings" for further information.

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