Miele PT 7251 User manual

Operating Instructions

Tumble Dryer

PT 7251

PT 7331

PT 7401

PT 7501

PT 7801

To prevent accidents

and machine damage

read these instructions

before installation or use.

M.-Nr. 06 578 551

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

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

Operating panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Before first use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Preparing the laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

1. Turn on the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2. Load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3. Select and start a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

4. Program end. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Add or remove laundry during a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Changing a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Drying using the program card / Coin mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Drying using the coin mechanism C 4060 / C 4065 / C 4070 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Extra features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Delayed start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Program stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Canceling a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Skip or repeat program sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Program information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Peak load cut-off (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Optional modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Operating data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Fault messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Cleaning the lint filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Dryer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Installation Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Guide to the data plate symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Quick Guide PT 7251, PT 7331, PT 7401, PT 7501, PT 7801 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Help to protect the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

For your safety the information in this manual must

be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion

or to prevent property damage, personal injury or

death.

–Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other

appliance.

–WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

ßDo not try to light any appliance.

ßDo not touch any electrical switch.

ßDo not use any phone in your building.

ßClear the room, building or area of all occupants.

ßImmediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s

instructions.

ßIf you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the

fire department.

–Installation and service must be performed by a

qualified installer, service agency or the gas

supplier.

(In Massachusetts a licensed plumber / gasfitter is

required.)

Installation, repair and maintenance work

should be performed by a Miele

authorized service technician. Work by

unqualified persons could be dangerous

and may void the warranty.

Read all instructions before installation or

use of the tumble dryer to prevent injury

and machine damage.

All personnel working with this machine

must be fully trained in all aspects of its

use and safety.

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND

REVIEW THEM PERIODICALLY

Safety

Be certain this appliance is properly

installed and grounded by an authorized

technician. For electrical safety this machine

must be grounded. It is imperative that this

basic safety requirement be tested by a

qualified electrician. Consult a qualified

electrician if in doubt. The manufacturer

cannot be held responsible for damage

caused by the direct or indirect result of

incorrect installation or connection.

Before installation or service, disconnect

the power supply to the work area.

Repairs to electrical and gas appliances

should only be carried out by a Miele

Service Technician in accordance with local

and national safety regulations.

Unauthorized repairs could cause injury or

machine damage. The manufacturer cannot

be held responsible for unauthorized work.

Use only genuine Miele spare parts to

replace faulty components.

Do not repair or replace any part of the

appliance or attempt any servicing

unless specifically recommended in these

operating instructions. Contact Miele’s

Technical Service Department for

assistance.

Do not operate the dryer in a room where

cleaning machines operate with solvents

containing CFC. Vapors turn into salt acid

which damages the laundry and machine.

When operated in adjoining rooms, there

should be no air exchange possible.

Make sure only clean fresh air is

supplied to the dryer. Supply air

containing chlorine, fluorine or other solvent

vapors could ignite.

Do not block the air intake opening in the

rear of the dryer. Do not cover the

machine with blankets or sheets.

Never use or store gas, gasoline based

substances or any easily flammable

substances near the machine.

Fire and explosion hazard!

The maintain optimal drying

performance, prevent downtime and

avoid fire hazards ensure the machine is

maintained as per schedule and by qualified

personnel.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Use

,This appliance is intended for use only

with fabrics that have been washed with

water as a cleaning agent.

To prevent fires, do not dry the

following items in the tumble dryer:

–Articles containing foam rubber, rubber or

rubber-like materials.

–Articles which have been treated with

flammable cleaning agents.

–Articles which have been splashed with

hair spray, nail polish remover, etc.

–Clothing which may be greasy, oily or

saturated with other residues, e.g. kitchen

or salon laundry.

–Do not dry mops, floor cloths etc. in this

machine if they contain substances such

as wax or chemical cleaning agents.

– Damaged padded or filled items (e.g.

jackets or cushions) should not be dried.

Loose filling could catch fire.

– Articles which are not sufficiently cleaned

and are soiled with grease or oil. Wash

extremely soiled articles with a special

detergent.

Fabric softeners may be used with this

machine. Follow the manufacturers

instructions.

Be sure to clean the lint filter before or

after each load.

Some textiles get very hot during drying

which may pose a risk of ignition.

Remove the laundry at the end of the

program and after a power failure. Keep a

fire extinguisher near the machine at all

times.

Laundry must not be removed from the

dryer before the drying program has

finished, the cooling down phase must be

completed. If hot laundry items are stacked

or packed they can spontaneously combust.

Only operate the dryer if it is connected

to proper venting ductwork and there is

sufficient air ventilation.

Do not let children play in or near the

machine. Do not let them play with the

controls or operate the unit.

Do not operate the machine if the control

panel, wires or cables are damaged.

Do not damage, remove, or bypass any

of the safety features and controls of the

washer.

Do not operate the dryer when the

casing is opened. All moving or

electrical parts must be shielded before the

machine is operated.

Do not touch the steam components.

Danger of scalding!

Make sure the drum is stationary before

removing laundry. Never put your hand

into a drum that is still moving.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do not use the machine without the

built-in filter in place. Fire hazard.

A damaged lint filter must be replaced

immediately. Built-up lint could block the

airflow.

Keep the area around the exhaust

opening and surrounding areas free of

accumulating lint, dust and dirt.

The interior of the appliance and exhaust

duct should be cleaned periodically by a

qualified service technician.

To protect the machine from rust

damage, only use chloride-free

disinfecting and cleaning agents for

laundering and disinfecting, and for cleaning

the machine. If in doubt about an agent

contact Miele’s Professional Department.

Chloride agent spills should be rinsed off

with water and dried with a soft cloth.

Do not use a high pressure cleaner or

water jet to clean the machine.

Only use genuine Miele parts. Use of

non-Miele parts may impair performance

and void any guarantees and product

liability claims.

Keep the dryer area clear and free from

combustible materials, gasoline and

other flammable vapors and liquids.

Remove door to the drying compartment

before the appliance is removed for

service or discarded.

Gas heated dryers

Close the gas valve and the shut-off

device at the gas meter if there is a

technical fault or for cleaning and

maintenance.

Caution! Check for gas leaks on all gas

components, from gas valve to burner

nozzle, before finishing installation,

maintenance, service and alterations. Pay

special attention to the gauge connection at

the gas valve and the burner.

Check for gas leaks with the burner turned

on and off.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

aControl panel

bEmergency Stop button

Pressing the red button turns the machine

off immediately. Only use in case of

emergency.

cDrum door

Pull the door rim to open the drum door.

dLint filter flap

eFour height adjustable feet

fElectrical connection

gAir intake opening

hVent connector

Guide to the tumble dryer

Operating panel

aDisplay*

1 Hot W. / Cot. extra dry 0%

2 Hot Wash / Cottons dry 0%

3 Hot Wash / Cottons moist 20%

FC A

bSelection buttons

The control keys have different functions

depending on the machine status. The

functions are shown in the display above the

buttons.

chStart button

The circle illumination flashes if a selected

program can be started or a selection can

be made.

Once a program has started the Start button

can be pressed to show the original display.

*Contents in the display will vary with

program offering.

dOptical interface PC

For data transfer between the machine’s

controls and a PC.

eJog shuttle

Turn the jog shuttle for display selections

and input fields.

Press the jog shuttle to confirm display

selections or changes.

fCard reader (optional)

gI On button

h0 Off button

iEmergency Stop button

Guide to the tumble dryer

Control keys

fStop / End

Press to stop a selected program or end an

already stopped program.

[Block plus

The respective program block (e.g.

pre-drying) will be added to the program.

FC Functions

Press this key to temporarily select another

language.

mDelay start

Press this key to select a start time in the

display.

KInformation

To show program information

üGather

Cycles of a program in progress can be

skipped or repeated.

ABack to the previous display

e/-Next or previous line

SSave

See programming manual

$Program locked

If a program has a "locked" status it cannot

be stopped or ended with the Off-button

after one minute.

%Program unlocked

\Operating data

DData transfer

Operator card

No programs are saved on this card. To

transfer the data from the control to the card

and vice versa see the programming

manual.

30 programs with 6 blocks each can be

saved on the card.

The back of the card can be labeled.

Insert the card, arrow first.

Emergency Stop

Only use in an emergency.

Do not use this button to turn off the

machine during normal operation.

^Press the red button to turn the machine

off. After clearing the danger turn the

button clockwise to unlock it.

^Press h"Start" to continue the interrupted

program.

Guide to the tumble dryer

Before first use

^Wipe the interior of the drum with a soft dry

cloth.

Preparing the laundry

^Sort the laundry by fabric type and color

for even drying results.

Not all fabrics are suitable for drying. Check

the manufacturer’s instructions on the wash

care label.

q= Dry at normal temperature

r= Dry at low temperature

s= Do not tumble dry

,To prevent fires, do not dry the

following:

Articles containing foam rubber, rubber or

rubber-like materials.

Articles which have been treated with

flammable cleaning agents.

Articles which have been splashed with

hair spray, nail polish remover, etc.

Clothing which may be greasy, oily or

saturated with other residues, e.g. kitchen

or salon laundry.

Mops, floor cloths, etc. if they contain

substances such as wax or chemical

cleaning agents.

Damaged padded or filled fabrics, like

jackets or cushions.

Articles which are not sufficiently cleaned

and are soiled with grease or oil. Wash

extremely soiled articles with a special

detergent.

Important

–Do not tumble dry articles made from pure

wool and wool mixtures, they may become

matted and shrink, unless they were

professionally wet cleaned.

–Pure linen may become rough with tumble

drying. Consult the manufacturer’s

instructions before drying.

–Some woven and loop knit materials shrink

with over-drying. Avoid the highest dry

program for such fabrics.

–If drying starched laundry, select a

suitable program for ironing by hand or

machine.

–Items with metal buckles, hooks, eyes,

zippers, etc. should be put into the dryer

in a cloth bag (e.g. pillow case) to protect

the drum from scratches and dents.

– Items with zippers should be dried with

the zippers open.

– Pillow cases and duvet covers should be

fastened, if possible, to avoid smaller

items getting entangled.

– Sort the laundry according to the level of

dryness required. It is not necessary to

sort according to size.

–For cost efficiency, only dry full loads. Do

not overload the dryer.

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