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Page 1: ...nstructions for vented tumble dryer PT 5186 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 M Nr 09 146 161 en CA ...

Page 2: ...al 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...

Page 3: ... 25 Changing the programme sequence 27 Payment system 27 Changing a programme once it has started 27 Cancelling the current programme 27 Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started 27 Power cut 27 Time remaining 27 Cleaning and care 28 Cleaning the fluff filter 28 Removing the filter 28 Taking the filter apart 28 Cleaning the filter whilst dry 29 Cleaning the fluff filter with water 2...

Page 4: ...her positioning 43 Installation on a raised plinth 43 Payment system 43 Installing the tumble dryer 44 Moving the tumble dryer 44 Levelling the tumble dryer 44 Securing the tumble dryer against slippage 46 Room ventilation 46 Electrical connection 47 Installation extraction ducting 48 General 48 To calculate the total duct length 49 Procedure 49 Calculation example 50 Exhaust socket dimensions 50 ...

Page 5: ...level 56 Language J 57 Supervisor level 57 Anti crease 58 Buzzer 58 Time of day 58 Display contrast 58 Display brightness 58 Standby 59 Extended cool down 59 Drying levels 59 Cottons 59 Minimum iron 59 Machine iron 59 Clean out airways 60 Delay start 60 Contents 5 ...

Page 6: ... to new users They must be made aware of these Warning and Safety instructions Pass these instructions on to any future users owners Intended use 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 increasing...

Page 7: ...heir safety 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 in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the tumble dryer unsupervised Please su...

Page 8: ...nadequate 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 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 o repair work has been carried out Fau...

Page 9: ...tched off at the mains or the mains fuse is disconnected This tumble dryer is inteded for stationary use only In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin pay particular attention to keeping the tumble dryer 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 Warning and Safety instructi...

Page 10: ...e 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 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...

Page 11: ...ught 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 filters must be cleaned regularly The tumble dryer must not be used without the fluff filters in place or if the fluff filters are damaged in any way Damaged fi...

Page 12: ...loor 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 must not be tumble dried items which have been cleaned using chemicals e g professional dry ...

Page 13: ...r 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 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 stack Fire hazard For appliances with stainless steel s...

Page 14: ...his tumble dryer Using spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers 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 14 ...

Page 15: ... for testing purposes eLow temperature button K For drying delicate fabrics Care label symbol r fProgramme selector The programme selector can be turned clockwise or anti clockwise gOn Off button s For switching the dryer on and off 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 Commissio...

Page 16: ...ee the end of this booklet for further information buttons For altering the values shown in the display decreases the value or moves the highlighting upwards increases the value or moves the highlighting downwards OK button For confirming the value selected and choosing the next element button For selecting Delay start You can also press this button during a drying programme to check the estimated...

Page 17: ...ant and confirm your choice by pressing the OK button A tick L will appear beside the language to show that it has been set Setting the time of day if necessary It is possible to alter the time at any stage via the Settings menu 10 00 Set the time of day Set the hour with the and buttons and confirm your setting by pressing the OK button Now set the minutes and confirm your selection Entry menu Th...

Page 18: ...d to avoid the risk of colours running and discolouring other garments or even the plastic components in the tumble 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...

Page 19: ...mme On many programmes different drying levels can be selected depending on individual requirements e g Normal for laundry that you want to fold and put away immedi ately after drying e g Machine iron or Hand iron if the laundry needs further processing after drying e g ironing See Programme chart For delicate fabrics with the r care label select Low temperature as well Down filled garments have l...

Page 20: ...proceeding A Sort the laundry B Load the tumble dryer Open the door Load the drum Before closing the door check that no items are caught in the door opening This may damage the items Shut the door either with a gentle swing or lean against it and push it shut Short instructions 20 ...

Page 21: ...ttons Hand iron q Cottons Machine iron r P Minimum iron Normal r Minimum iron Normal r Minimum iron Hand iron S Timed drying Warm air S Timed drying Cool air M Finish The display will vary according to which programme has been selected With the Cottons and Minimum iron programmes the drying level is selected with the programme selector Short instructions 21 ...

Page 22: ...mes e g Machine iron Hand iron etc the drying level reached will be shown in the display later on Changing the programme sequence Further information about the following can be found under Changing the programme sequence Payment system Changing a programme once it has started Cancelling the current programme Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started Interruption to the power supply ...

Page 23: ...isplay to indicate that the programme has finished It is advisable to remove laundry as soon as the programme has finished Open the door Remove everything from the drum Check that all items have been removed from the drum Anything left in the dryer could be damaged by overdrying when it is next used The drum lighting will come on when the door is opened It will go out a few minutes later to save e...

Page 24: ...ours Use the button to reduce the time Confirm by pressing the OK button To begin delay start Press the Start button Cottons Normal Start in 1 14h The delay start time will now count down in minutes until the start of the programme The drum will turn briefly every hour to help prevent creasing Changing the programme sequence While the Delay start time is counting down you can still select the Low ...

Page 25: ...ric with the r symbol Hand iron Machine iron Use for Cotton or linen fabric table linen bed linen starched laundry Note To prevent laundry from drying out it should be rolled up until you are ready for ironing Low temperature Select for fabric with the r symbol r Minimum iron max 4 kg P Normal Normal Hand iron Use for Minimum iron cotton synthetic and mixed fibre fabric Workwear overalls pullovers...

Page 26: ...mwear tea towels Note Do not select the longest drying time to start with Check the items as you are drying them to find the optimum time Low temperature Select for fabric with the r symbol R Timed drying Cool air 10 120 min max 8 kg Use for Any item which only needs airing Weight of dry items The upper and lower limits of the programme duration can be changed by a Service technician Programme cha...

Page 27: ...gramme Turn the programme selector to Finish M When Finish appears in the display this shows that the programme has been cancelled Open the door Close the door Select a new programme Press the Start button Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started The laundry the drum and the back of the appliance all become very hot during operation Take care when opening the door and handling fres...

Page 28: ...ote You can also use a vacuum cleaner to remove the fluff Removing the filter Press on the right hand side of the access panel to the fluff filter housing to open it Do not turn the handle on the fluff filter as this will cause the fluff filter to come apart see below Pull the filter out by the handle Taking the filter apart Hold the fluff filter firmly by the handles on either side as shown 1 Twi...

Page 29: ...operational faults when the dryer is switched on Replacing the filter If there is a heavy build up of fluff in filter housing the filter housing should also be cleaned before the clean filter is replaced See the next page for further details Reassemble the inner and outer sections of the filter Slowly turn the inner section of the filter clockwise until it you hear it click Hold the filter by the ...

Page 30: ...as been removed for cleaning Extra cleaning Fan The fan behind the filter access panel can become clogged with detergent residues and fluff Check the fan from time to time and clean it if it becomes clogged Using a damp cloth carefully clean residues from the impeller At the same time clean the area in front of the impeller Clean away fluff using a vacuum cleaner Remove any fluff from the inside o...

Page 31: ... using a vacuum cleaner Clean the cover Open the access panel to the filter housing and clean the area in front of the fan Replacing the cover Fit the cover to the left or right hand side of the door opening then press the cover down until it clicks into place on both sides Securing the cover The cover can be secured using the two screws supplied to prevent it being removed inadvertently The screw...

Page 32: ...ge plastic surfaces and other parts The tumble dryer must never be hosed down Clean the housing and the control panel with a slightly damp cloth and a mild detergent or soapy water The drum and other stainless steel parts can be cleaned with a suitable proprietary stainless steel cleaner following the manufacturer s instructions Dry all parts with a soft cloth Cleaning and care 32 ...

Page 33: ...ossible cause Remedy l Adjust the load This is not a fault The electronic unit has recognised that there is no laundry in the drum and cancelled the programme Drying individual garments or items which are already dry can also cause the programme to be cancelled Use the Warm air programme timed drying to dry individual items To delete the message Open the door Technical fault Call Service Dept A fa...

Page 34: ...ge does not go out after you have cleaned the filter then also check all the possible causes described under The drying process goes on too long or even switches off To delete the message Open and close the door or confirm with OK The vent ducting may be very long which does not constitute a fault If very long ducting is used then programme times will be longer and energy consumption higher You ca...

Page 35: ...are charged with static electricity after drying Synthetic fibres tend to attract static charge Static charge can be reduced by adding a fabric conditioner to the final rinse in the washing programme or a fabric conditioner sheet to the load when drying There is a build up of fluff Fluff is principally the result of friction when garments are being worn and to some extent when they are being washe...

Page 36: ...regular basis e g wall pipe external grille bends in the ducting etc and clean them if necessary Ventilation to the dryer is insufficient e g because it is installed in a room which is too small Open a door or window while the dryer is in operation for increased air flow The laundry has not been spun sufficiently Make sure that your laundry is thoroughly spun at the appropriate spin speed in the w...

Page 37: ...non return flap regularly for damage and replace it if necessary The interior drum lighting does not come on The lighting switches off automatically to save energy It will switch on again after the door has been closed and then opened If the lamp needs to be replaced follow the instructions in Changing the lamp at the end of this section Power cut After the power supply has been restored confirm w...

Page 38: ...not a fault The flashing indicates that a programme can be started Once the programme has started the Start button stops flashing and lights up constantly The display is dark and the light ring around the programme selector is not lit up The Start button light flashes slowly The display has switched off automatically to save energy Standby mode The same applies to the programme selector The displa...

Page 39: ...CLower the cover DReplace the lamp The temperature resistant lamp should only be ordered from the Miele Spare Parts Department The lamp specification and maximum wattage is stated on the data plate and on the lamp cover ERaise the cover again FReplace the screw Ensure that it is fitted into position securely as any moisture could cause a short circuit Problem solving guide 39 ...

Page 40: ...e Service Wait approx 5 seconds the display will revert to the main menu Peak load When the peak load function is activated the heating will turn off and the programme is stopped The following message appears in the display Cottons Normal Peak load After the peak load function is deactivated the programme will continue automatically Problem solving guide 40 ...

Page 41: ...f your appliance both of which are shown on the data plate visible above the door aperture when the door is open PC Optical interface The indicator or check light marked PC on the fascia panel is the interface used by Miele service technicians during servicing work for testing purposes and for updating the appliance s programme data Optional accessories Optional accessories e g plinths for this dr...

Page 42: ...Front view aVent ducting bMains connection cable cControl panel dDoor eFilter access panel fFour height adjustable screw feet Installation and connection 42 ...

Page 43: ...f the doors Installation on a raised plinth A range of Miele plinths are available as optional accessories If the tumble dryer is to be installed on an existing plinth the dryer must be secured against slipping see below under Installing the tumble dryer Payment system The dryer can be fitted with a coin box optional accessory This must be connected and programmed by a Miele Service technician Coi...

Page 44: ...to its installation site Ensure the tumble dryer is stable during transportation Levelling the tumble dryer Make sure the dryer door can be opened without hindrance after installation The tumble dryer must be perfectly level to ensure safe operation Installation and connection 44 ...

Page 45: ... Loosen the screws 2 The screw feet 1 can be adjusted to compensate for any unevenness in the floor Turn the screws 2 so that they are tight against the housing Installation and connection 45 ...

Page 46: ...e supplied with tumble dryers that are designed for off shore installation Room ventilation As the air required for drying is drawn from the room in which the dryer is installed the room must be sufficiently ventilated e g by vents in the outside wall which are permanently open The tumble dryer draws air in from the back For this reason an appropriate gap must be maintained between the back of the...

Page 47: ...witches with a minimum all pole contact gap greater than 3 mm are suitable for isolating the appliance These include circuit breakers fuses and protective devices IEC EN 60947 If the appliance is disconnected from the electricity supply ensure adequate measures are taken to ensure that the appliance cannot be reconnected to the electricity supply until all work has been carried out For extra safet...

Page 48: ...aused by gases given off by other appliances being drawn back into the room Insufficient ventilation will also cause drying times to be considerably longer Ventilation can be maintained by an open window air inlets in the external wall of a minimum of 150 cm2 which cannot be closed or blocked or a window switch which prevents the dryer being used when the window is closed Avoid very long ducting s...

Page 49: ...ld be increased see Table II Procedure 1 First measure the distance requiring straight ducting Multiply this amount by the corresponding additional length factor in Table I 2 Establish the number of angles bends etc and add their additional length factors together with the help of Table I 3 Add all the additional length factors to give the total duct length 4 Refer to Table II for the appropriate ...

Page 50: ...Additional duct length 1 6 m C 0 5 m plastic piping 0 5 x 1 m Additional duct length 0 5 m Total duct length 5 9 m Result A duct diameter of 100 mm is adequate as the total duct length is less than the 20 m specified in Table II Exhaust socket dimensions View from above Rear view Installation extraction ducting 50 ...

Page 51: ...ler Where the pipe diameter is more than 100 mm an adapter is necessary e g 100 to 125 mm to connect the pipe to the dryer optional accessory Fit the adapter 1 and pipe 2 as shown Secure the tumble dryer against slippage e g with clamps Example Wall vent 1 Wall vent kit separate fitting instructions are supplied with the Miele wall vent kit 2 Adpater 3 Plastic piping diameter DN 100 Installation e...

Page 52: ... The exhaust air must not be vented into a chimney or vent flue which is in use nor should it be connected to ducting which ventilates rooms with fireplaces 1 Pipe with connection piece supplied with wall vent kit 2 Adapter for flexible ducting hose 3 Exhaust flue insulated against damp Example Window vent 1 Window vent kit fitted in a plexiglass pane separate fitting instructions are supplied wit...

Page 53: ...l accessories see right Otherwise condensation could trickle back into the dryer causing damage and endangering its electrical safety When installing 3 to max 5 dryers pipe diameter D must be increased Number of dryers Magnification factor for the pipe diameter from Table II 3 4 5 1 25 1 5 1 Connection to the main venting duct 2 Miele non return flap 3 Additional Miele adapter 4 Miele flexible duc...

Page 54: ...ht Length of connection cable 1 600 mm Voltage Connected load Fuse rating See data plate Lamp wattage Test certificates awarded Max load bearing in operation 1000 N approx 100 kg Product safety standard According to EN 10472 EN 60335 Emission sound pressure level in accordance with EN ISO 11204 11203 70 dB re 20 mPa Technical data 54 ...

Page 55: ...code to prevent it being accessed by unauthorised personnel the Language J setting can still be altered Code not required Some of the settings may be changed Code required All of the settings may be changed Please contact the Miele Service Department for details Note regarding the commissioning of the tumble dryer The tumble dryer must be commissioned as described at the beginning of this booklet ...

Page 56: ...lection in the Settings menu and in its sub menus within approx 15 seconds the display will revert to the previous menu To close the Settings menu C Back A Language F Supervisor level H Select Back and confirm your selection with the OK button To open the Settings menu via the Supervisor level The Settings menu can be locked against unauthorised use except for the Language option J It will then on...

Page 57: ... is highlighted Confirm by pressing the OK button Enter the correct code To change the code See the Supervisor level setting Language J You can select the language displayed via the Languages J sub menu The flag after the word Language acts as a guide to prevent a language which will not be understood from being set Supervisor level You can alter the access code to the supervisor level Enter the o...

Page 58: ...e Time of day First select whether you want the clock displayed as a 24 hour or 12 hour clock or to not display it at all Then set the current time of day 24 h clock or 12 h clock Once the clock display has been selected the time of day can be set To set the time of day Set the hour with the and buttons and confirm your setting by pressing the OK button Now set the minutes and confirm your selecti...

Page 59: ...ring a programme that is running Extended cool down The cooling down phase which takes place before the end of a programme can be lengthened if required This makes the garments easier to handle The bars show you the setting from 0 18 mins Factory default 0 mins normal cooling down period The programme duration will increase accordingly You cannot extend the cooling down time for the Warm air and C...

Page 60: ...age Clean out airways comes up regardless of this option Heavy Clean out airways only appears when there is a heavy build up of fluff Normal Factory default setting Light Clean out airways appears when there is only a small build up of fluff Delay start You can set a later start time using Delay start see Delay start You can decide how this time is displayed Programme end The finish time for the p...

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