Miele T1515 Operating instructions

Operating Instructions Vented Dryer T 1515

To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use.

M.-Nr. 05 275 060

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Quick Guide

Guide to the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Before loading the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Using the dryer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1. Turn on the dryer and load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2. Select a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3. Select the Buzzer to signal the end of the program (if desired) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4. Select the load size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using the dryer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4. Start the program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

5. At the end of a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Dryer care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Cleaning the lint filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Changing the light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Power failure - Emergency door release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

After Sales service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - To reduce the risk of

fire, electric shock, or injury to per sons when using your appliance, fol low basic precautions, including the following:

Read all instructions before using the appliance.

Do not dry articles that have been

previously cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flamma ble or explosive substances. They give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

Do not allow children to play on or

in the appliance. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children. Always close the door after use to prevent child hazards.

Before this appliance is removed

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

Do not reach into the dryer if the

drum is moving.

Do not install or store this appli

ance where it will be exposed to the weather.

Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static in the

dryer. Best results occur when a liquid

softener is used in the washing ma chine.

Do not use heat to dry articles con taining foam rubber or similarly tex

tured rubber-like materials.

Items containing, hairspray, nail pol

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ish remover or similar substances.

Clean the lint filter before or after

each load. Keep the area around the air intake

(toekick) and adjacent surrounding

areas free from lint, dust and dirt.

The interior of the machine and exhaust duct should be cleaned peri-

odically by qualified personnel.

Do not place items exposed to oils

in your dryer. Items contaminated with oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause the laundry to catch fire.

This dryer is intended for residential use only!

Do not tamper with the controls.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do not repair or replace any part of

the appliance or attempt any ser vicing unless specifically recom mended in these Operating Instruc tions. Repairs to electrical appliances should only be performed by qualified personnel. Incorrectly repaired ma chines may pose a considerable risk to the user.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or break down, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING – Improper connection

of the equipment-grounding con ductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electri cian or service representative or per sonnel if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Do not modify the plug provided

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Guide to the dryer

1 Supply cable with plug 2 Control panel 3 Drum door 4 Exhaust connection (right, left or rear) 5 Four height-adjustable legs

Guide to the dryer

Pushbuttons

Door

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Opens the door or can be used to cancel a program (does not stay pushed in).

– ON / OFF

Turns the machine on and off or cancels a program. When the macnine is turned on, the "On" indicator will light up if the door is closed. If the door is open, the drum interior light will be on.

– Buzzer

Allows the buzzer to sound as the drum rotates during the anti-crease cycle.

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Load size - Full / Half

To dry a standard size load or more at peak efficiency, press this button before starting the drying cycle.

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Start

Starts the selected program (does not stay pushed in).

Indicator lamps

PROGRAM SEQUENCE

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The program sequence indicator lamps show the current state of the drying program.

– DRYING STAGE REACHED

These indicators show which drying stage the program has reached. For program stages "Normal" and "Extra dry" the indicator remains at the "Normal" position.

PROGRAM SETTING-SELECTOR

Set the desired program by turning the knob either clockwise or counterclock wise.

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COTTONS

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PERMANENT PRESS

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TIMED DRYING

Items can be either dried for 20 min utes (incl. a cooling-down phase) or cool air fluffed for 15 minutes.

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

Check the dryer drum for any residue

that may have deposited during the manufacturing process. If necessary clean out with a cloth.

Before loading the dryer

Drying tips

Knitted fabrics and flannel

shrink when washed and dried for the first time. Do not over dry these fabrics.

Permanent press and delicate fabrics tend to crease. For better drying results reduce the load size and select the "PERMANENT PRESS/Hand iron" program.

tend to

Before drying, check fabric care la bels for special drying instructions.

q = Dry with normal temperature r = Dry with low temperature

(select "Gentle" option)

s = do not dry in tumble dryer

If no symbol is present: Dry cottons and permanent press laun-

dry in their corresponding programs. Dry delicate fabrics like polyester

one of the "PERMANENT PRESS" programs.

Wool, wool blends, linen and down filled items should not be machine dried.

, in

To prevent discoloration, do not dry new dark-colored fabrics ored items.

Do not overload the drum! Overloading the dryer will result in poor drying and wrinkling.

Close zippers and tie up fabric belts and apron ties.

Do not dry items that may melt or ignite in the dryer such as plastics, rubber or sneakers.

with light-col

Using the dryer

1. Turn on the dryer and load the laundry

Press the "On/Off" button to turn on

the dryer. Press the "Door" button to open the

door. Load the laundry loosely into the

drum. Close the door with a firm swing - do

not push it shut.

Do not use fabric softener sheets in this dryer. Silicates contained in these sheets could cause the dryer to overheat.

To prevent fabric damage, check that laundry will not be caught in the closed door.

Using the dryer

2. Select a program

^ Turn the program selector clockwise

or counterclockwise to the desired

program. Please refer to the "Programs" chart. The program status will be stored for 30

minutes in the event of a power failure.

3. Select the Buzzer to signal the end of the program (if desired)

Press the "Buzzer" button.

4. Select the load size

^ Press the "Load size" button in for a

full load. Press the "Load size" button out for a small load.

Programs

Program Fabric Note COTTONS Extra dry For drying laundry that will be

stored away, such as linens or seasonal clothing.

Normal Uniform loads of cotton e.g.

sheets, underwear, socks.

Normal- Knitted cotton fabrics that may

shrink, e.g. jersey material or lightweight cottons.

Hand iron r Cotton or linen fabrics to be Hand iron rr If fabrics are too damp for iron

Machine iron Cotton or linen fabrics, which

PERMANENT PRESS Normal+ Permanent press items. Normal Permanent press and blended

Hand iron Permanent press and blended

TIMED DRYING 20 mins.

warm 15 mins.

cool air

left damp for easier ironing.

will be ironed with a rotary iron.

fabrics made of blended woven or knitted fabrics, e.g. cotton/synthetic.

fabrics, requiring an ironed finish.

Individual items or very small loads.

Individual items to be fresh ened and fluffed with cool air.

The "Extra dry" program should not be selected for jersey mate rials. Items may shrink.

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If items are still damp, redry us ing "Normal+".

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ing, redry using "Hand iron r". To prevent moisture loss, roll up

the laundry until ironing.

Reduce load size for fabrics that wrinkle easily.

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Using the dryer

5. Start the program

Press the "START" button.

6. At the end of a program

The "Anti-crease/Finish" indicator will light at the end of a program.

Turn the program selector to "Finish".

Press the "Door" button to open the

door.

^ Remove the laundry. ^ Check that the drum is empty. ^ Clean the lint filter after each use

(see "Cleaning and care".)

Press the "On/Off" button to turn off the dryer.

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