Miele PT 7136 User manual

Operating and installation instructions

for vented tumble dryer

PT 7136

To avoid the risk of accidents or

damage to the machine, it is

essential to read these instructions

before it is installed, commissioned

and used for the first time. M.-Nr. 06 975 140

en-GB

Disposal 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

offered for recycling.

Disposal of your old machine

Electrical and electronic machines

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 machine.

Please do not therefore dispose or it

with your household waste.

Please dispose of it at your local

community waste collection/recycling

centre, and ensure that it presents no

danger to children while being stored

for disposal.

It should be unplugged or

disconnected from the mains electricity

supply by a competent person.

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 in which the

dryer is located is well ventilated.

– Remove the fluff from the filter in the

fan housing 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.

Caring for the environment

Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Disposal of the packing

material ..........................................................2

Disposal of your old machine .........................................2

Energy saving tips ..................................................2

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Operating the tumble dryer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Control panel .....................................................11

Displays .........................................................12

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Notes on laundry care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Care symbols.....................................................15

Tips on drying ....................................................15

How to dry correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Brief instructions ..................................................16

Favourite programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Selecting/changing a favourite .......................................19

Low temperature ..................................................21

Saving a favourite programme .......................................21

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Changing the programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Payment system...................................................26

Cancelling a programme ............................................26

Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started ................26

Contents

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Cleaning the fluff filter ..............................................27

Removing the filter ..............................................27

Taking the filter apart ............................................27

Cleaning the filter whilst dry .......................................28

Cleaning the cartridge filter with water ...............................28

Cleaning the fan housing .........................................28

Replacing the filter ..............................................29

Cleaning the tumble dryer ...........................................29

Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Problem solving guide ..............................................30

Fault messages in the display ........................................30

Other problems ...................................................32

Changing the lamp ................................................35

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

PC / Optical interface...............................................36

Optional accessories ...............................................36

Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

View from the front ..............................................37

View from the side ..............................................38

View from the rear...............................................38

View from above ................................................38

Washer-dryer stack..............................................38

Installation on a concrete plinth ....................................39

Payment system ................................................39

Installation site ....................................................40

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

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

Electrical connection U.K. ...........................................41

Contents

Installation - extraction ducting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

General .........................................................42

To calculate the effective duct length ..................................43

To calculate the effective duct length................................43

Calculation example .............................................44

Installation to the rear, left or right hand side of the machine ................44

Overview of the different venting systems...............................45

aVenting system with plastic piping................................45

bVenting system with flexible ducting ..............................46

cConnecting directly to a wall vent ................................48

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Settings menu J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Language J......................................................52

Anti-crease action .................................................52

Buzzer ..........................................................52

Time of day ......................................................52

Display contrast ...................................................53

Display brightness .................................................53

Standby .........................................................53

Extending the cooling down time .....................................53

Settings/Supervisor level menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Contents

~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 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.

~This tumble dryer is not intended for

use by persons (including children)

with reduced physical, sensory or

mental capabilities, or lack of

experience or knowledge, unless they

are supervised whilst using it or have

been shown how to use it by a person

responsible for their safety.

~Keep children away from the tumble

dryer at all times. It is not a toy! To

avoid the risk of injury do not allow

them to play on or near it or to play with

its controls. Supervise its use by the

elderly or infirm, and supervise children

whilst you are using it.

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.

Warning and Safety instructions

~The electrical safety of this tumble

dryer can only be guaranteed when

continuity is complete between it and

an effective earthing system which

complies with current 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. 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.

Ensure current is not supplied to the

tumble dryer until after maintenance or

repair work has been carried out.

~Faulty components must only be

replaced by genuine Miele original

spare parts. Only when these parts are

fitted can the safety standards of the

tumble dryer be guaranteed.

~To ensure the correct performance

of the machine and to prevent the risk

of faults and fire, it is important to check

the machine and 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

and the plug is withdrawn, or

–it is switched off at the mains, or

–the mains fuse is disconnected.

~This tumble dryer may only be used

in mobile installations such as ships,

caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk

assessment of the installation has been

carried out by a suitably qualified

engineer.

~In countries where there are areas

which may be subject to infestation by

cockroaches or other vermin, pay

particular attention to keeping the

tumble dryer and its surroundings in a

clean condition at all times. Any

damage which may be caused by

cockroaches or other vermin will not be

covered by the guarantee.

Correct use

~Do not let anyone sit or lean on the

door, as this can cause the tumble

dryer to tip up. Danger of injury.

~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.

~The tumble dryer must not be hosed

down.

~Always keep the area around the

tumble dryer free of dust and fluff. Dust

drawn into the appliance can, over

time, cause blockages. Faults can then

occur as well as the risk of fire.

Warning and Safety instructions

~The tumble dryer 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

–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 dryer is to be connected

to an existing ducting system, this must

be checked for suitability beforehand.

~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, or

–by fitting a window contact switch

which ensures that the tumble dryer

can only be operated when the

window is opened wide enough.

If in doubt, the advice of a competent

builder must be sought.

~If more than one tumble dryer is

being installed using a joint ducting

system, each dryer must have its own

non-return flap to the joint ducting

system.

Otherwise the dryers could be

damaged, endangering their electrical

safety.

~The fluff filter must be cleaned

regularly.

~The dryer must not be used without

the fluff filter in place or if the fluff filter

is damaged in any way. Damaged

filters can cause operational faults and

blockages in the airways, heating

elements and ducting. Fire hazard!

In the event of a damaged filter, switch

the dryer 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 tumble dryer may not

be able to operate properly.

The ambient room temperature should

be between +2°C and +50°C

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 desposits (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 which have been treated with

inflamable cleaning agents or

contain residues of acetone, alcohol,

benzine, petrol, stain remover,

turpentine, wax, wax remover or

other chemicals (e.g. mops and floor

cloths).

– items which have been splashed with

hair lacquer, hair spray, nail varnish

remover or similar substances.

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.

~To prevent the risk of fire, the

following textiles or products must not

be dried in this tumble dryer:

–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.

–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 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 is complete.

Ensure that you always wait until the

end of the programme before removing

the laundry.

~Warning: Do not switch the tumble

dryer 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.

Warning and Safety instructions

~Benzine, petrol, paraffin or any

easily flammable liquid must not be

stored or used near the tumble dryer.

Fire and explosion risk!

~Do not allow air contaminated with

chlorine, fluorine or other vapours

containing solvents to get into the

tumble dryer. Fire hazard.

~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 machine.

Accessories

~Only use genuine Miele spare parts

and accessories with this machine. If

spare parts or accessories from other

manufacturers are used, this will

invalidate the guarantee, and Miele

cannot accept liability.

Miele cannot be held liable for

damage caused by non-compliance

with these Warning and Safety

instructions.

Warning and Safety instructions

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