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Problem

Possible cause

Remedy

The programme
does not start and
the display is dark.

There is no power to
the dryer.

– Is the dryer switched on?

– Is the door closed properly?

– Has the fuse or circuit

breaker tripped?

When the power comes back
on after a power cut, confirm
with

and start the

programme again.

The dryer switches off
automatically after 15
minutes if no further
selection is made.

Switch the dryer on.

The display is dark
and the

Start

button

is flashing slowly.

The display has
switched off
automatically to save
energy: Standby.

The display and the
multi-function selector will light
up when one of the buttons is
pressed.

The display is in a
different language.

A different language
has been selected.

Set the language you want. The

flag symbol

will guide you.

The

Start

button

light flashes when a
programme is being
selected.

The flashing indicates
that a programme can
be started.

Once the programme has been
started, the

Start

button stops

flashing and lights up
constantly.

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.

Problem solving guide

Summary of Contents for PT 7136 Vario OS

Page 1: ...tructions for vented tumble dryer PT 7136 Vario 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 09 755 980 en GB ...

Page 2: ...ct your dealer for advice 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 amount of laundry re...

Page 3: ... a programme 26 Low temperature 28 Saving a favourite programme 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 cut 30 Time remaining 30 Cleaning and care 31 Cleaning the fluff filter 31 Removing the filter 31 Taking the filter apa...

Page 4: ...stalling the tumble dryer 44 Transporting the dryer to its installation site 44 Levelling the machine 44 Securing the tumble dryer against slippage 45 Payment system 45 Electrical connection 46 Single phase AC 230 V country variant 47 Installation extraction ducting 48 General 48 To calculate the total duct length 49 To calculate the total duct length 49 Calculation example 50 Installation to the ...

Page 5: ...e 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 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 If using dry cleaning kits do so at your own risk and ...

Page 6: ... 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 supervise children in the vicinity of the tumble dryer and do not let them play with it Technical safety Before setting up the tumble dryer check it for any externally visible damage Do not install or use a damaged tumble drye...

Page 7: ...he guarantee 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 tumble dryer and to prevent the risk of faults and fire it is imp...

Page 8: ...ricity supply Do not block the gap between the base of the dryer and the floor with plinth facings deep pile carpet etc as this would hinder a sufficient intake of air Make sure the dryer door can be opened without hindrance after installation In 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 c...

Page 9: ...f injury Always close the door after use This way you will avoid the danger of children climbing into the dryer or hiding things in it pets or other small animals climbing into it Do not use a pressure washer or hose to clean the tumble dryer Always keep the area around the tumble dryer free of dust and fluff Dust and dirt drawn into the tumble dryer can cause blockages Faults can then occur as we...

Page 10: ...ting 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 b...

Page 11: ...or if the fluff filter is damaged in any way A damaged filter 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 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 drye...

Page 12: ...hich have been treated with inflammable cleaning agents or which contain residues of acetone alcohol benzine petrol kerosene stain remover turpentine wax wax remover or other chemicals 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...

Page 13: ...aterproof textiles rubberised articles and items of clothing and pillows with foam rubber filling 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 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 avo...

Page 14: ...ble 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 therefore store containers of these agents near the tum...

Page 15: ...achine using the appropriate stacking kit available as an optional accessory Please make sure you order the correct one for the Miele tumble dryer and Miele washing machine If installing the machine on a Miele plinth available as an optional accessory please make sure you order the correct one for this tumble dryer Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compliance with these Warning ...

Page 16: ...nction selector This is used to select menu options by turning it and to confirm your selection by pressing it fOn Off button K For switching the dryer on and off To save energy the dryer will switch off automatically 15 minutes after the end of the programme anti crease phase or 15 minutes after the dryer is switched on if it no other selection is made ga button Opens the machine door independent...

Page 17: ...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 favourite programme 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 There...

Page 18: ...Timer Y H Save H Back A H Turn the multi function selector to highlight either the Drying level or the Programme Pressing the multi function selector selects the highlighted option and opens the relevant sub menu Low temperature and Timer can be selected by pressing shortcut buttons D or E To go back to the entry menu press shortcut button G Alternatively you can also highlight and confirm all opt...

Page 19: ... To specify which programmes are available go to the Settings supervisor level menu WS shortcut keys Logo M PROFESSIONAL H P H H More H 12 drying levels and timed programmes are available to choose from To specify which programmes are available go to the Settings supervisor level menu WS shortcut keys ex int time M PROFESSIONAL Q H R H S H T H 4 timed programmes with different temperature levels a...

Page 20: ... 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 com...

Page 21: ...ing 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 See separate booklet Commissioning Programme chart and Settlings For delicate fabrics with the r care label select Low temperature as well Down filled garments have linings which have a tendency to shri...

Page 22: ...before proceeding B Load the tumble dryer Open the door Load the drum To avoid damaging your laundry when shutting the door check that no items of laundry have become trapped in the door opening Shut the door either with a gentle swing or lean against it and push it shut Short instructions 22 ...

Page 23: ...button to select one of the four programmes listed in the display favourites or 2 Selecting a programme from the Programme selection menu turn A and press B Select Low temperature or Timer if required Select Low temperature and or the Timer Delay start time from the relevant sub menu Coin operation payment system If your machine is connected to a payment system the amount of payment required will ...

Page 24: ...tem 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 Time remaining Programme duration Estimated time remaining When a programme is selected the estimated duration will appear in the display Please be aware that it is only an estimate The following factors all affect the estimated tim...

Page 25: ...nd of the anti crease phase 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 energy Switch the dryer ...

Page 26: ...or you can then highlight the following options in the display Programme Cottons or the drying level Normal and confirm your selection by pressing the multi function selector Depending on the option highlighted the following will be displayed Programme selection Programme selection Back A Cottons Minimum iron Woollens handcare H Use the multi function selector to select the programme you want and ...

Page 27: ...each individual programme Programmes where the time can be altered Hot air 0 20 h 10 00 Finish 10 20 Duration 0 20 h You can increase or decrease the duration of the programme using the multi function selector The programme end time for the duration selected will also appear If the tumble dryer has a payment system the maximum duration for a programme is set during the commissioning process under ...

Page 28: ...vel menu before the shortcut buttons can be programmed Cottons Normal Low temp Duration 1 06 h Low temp B H Timer Y H Save H Back A H Press shortcut button F Save Selecting a shortcut button Cottons Normal Previous Cottons Normal Extras None Save to 1 2 3 4 Back A Use the multi function selector to select the number you want to save the programme to and confirm your selection Your settings have no...

Page 29: ...t time 10 00 Finish 11 06 Select the time required in 30 minute steps using the multi function selector and confirm The start and finish times will now be postponed by the time inputted The maximum time that an automatic programme start can be delayed by is 24 hours To start the timer Press the Start button The timer will count down in minutes until the start of the programme If the delay start ti...

Page 30: ...in the display Open the door Close the door Immediately select the programme you want and then start it Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started The laundry the drum and the back of the tumble dryer all become very hot during operation Take care when in the vicinity of the appliance when opening the door and handling freshly dried laundry Danger of burning Press shortcut button G C...

Page 31: ...needs to be removed and taken apart for cleaning Useful tip 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 filter housing to open it Pull the filter out by the handle Taking the filter apart Holding the filter firmly by the handles on either side twist the inner filter anti clockwise as shown 1 Pull the two sections...

Page 32: ...ns thoroughly before reassembling them A damp or wet filter could cause operational faults when the dryer is switched on Cleaning the filter housing The filter housing should be checked regularly and only cleaned when there is a great deal of fluff there Open the door Turn the catches a on the left and right covers until you hear them click Holding the catches pull the covers towards the middle an...

Page 33: ...ndle on the inner section of the filter can be turned to enable the filter to be replaced and removed comfortably Close the access panel Cleaning the tumble dryer Disconnect the tumble dryer from the mains electricity supply Do not use solvents abrasive cleaners glass cleaners or all purpose cleaners These could damage plastic surfaces and other parts The tumble dryer must never be hosed down Clea...

Page 34: ... drum is empty or the laundry is too dry This is not a fault In some programmes if the drum has been overloaded or underloaded the programme will be cancelled This can also happen if the items are already dry Use the Hot air programme timed drying to dry individual items To delete the message Open the door Technical fault If restart is unsuccessful call Service A fault number e g F43 might also be...

Page 35: ...r even switches off To delete the fault message Open and close the door 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 E Clean out airways Clean the fluff filter Check ducting appears after a programme has been cancelled There is a very severe blockage in the ducting system See above...

Page 36: ...nt airing Items made of synthetic fibres 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...

Page 37: ...on a regular basis e g 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 tumble 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 washing machine...

Page 38: ...ryer vented together The dryer must only be connected to a joint ducting system if a non return flap is in place Check the non return flap regularly for damage and replace it if necessary Power cut Once power has been restored switch the dryer back on with the s button Press OK to confirm Problem solving guide 38 ...

Page 39: ...isplay and the multi function selector will light up when one of the buttons is pressed The display is in a different language A different language has been selected Set the language you want The flag symbol J will guide you The Start button light flashes when a programme is being selected The flashing indicates that a programme can be started Once the programme has been started the Start button s...

Page 40: ...rist in the direction of the arrow to open the cover The cover will open downwards The temperature resistant lamp should only be ordered from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department The lamp specification and maximum wattage is stated on the data plate and on the lamp cover Replace the lamp To close the cover push it upwards and press it on the left and right until you hear it click ...

Page 41: ...charge will be applied for service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions 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 machine s programme data Optional accessories Optional accessories for this dryer are...

Page 42: ...ont aVent ducting bMains connection cable cControl panel dDoor eAccess panel to fluff filter fFour height adjustable screw feet gPlinth hFixing bracket for installing on a concrete plinth Installation and connection 42 ...

Page 43: ...ssory available open or closed View from above Washer dryer stack The tumble dryer can be combined with a Miele washing machine in a washer dryer stack A stacking kit is required which can be purchased from Miele The stacking kit must be fitted by a Miele authorised service technician Installation and connection 43 ...

Page 44: ...it protrudes to the rear To manoeuvre the dryer out of its packing case to its installation site you will also need to hold it by the front feet Ensure the tumble dryer is stable during transportion Levelling the machine The machine must be perfectly level to ensure safe and proper operation The screw feet can be adjusted to compensate for any unevenness in the floor Installation and connection 44...

Page 45: ...yment system The dryer can be fitted with a payment system optional accessory This must be connected and programmed by a Miele Service technician Coins tokens must be removed from the payment system regularly otherwise it will become blocked Note for service technician When connecting to a payment system the plug connector on the push button switch see wiring diagram must be disconnected from its ...

Page 46: ...and protection we recommend connecting the machine by a 30 mA residual current device RCD An electrical safety test must be carried out after installation and after any ser vice work The mains connection cable may only be replaced by an original Miele spare part If the machine is disconnected from the electricity supply adequate measures must be taken to ensure that the machine cannot be reconnect...

Page 47: ...nal phase neutral loop impedance Zmax of 0 39 Ohms at the point of distributor supply connection is not exceeded If in doubt please ask your electrical distributor for actual Zmax value The user has to ensure that this device is connected only to a power supply system which fulfils the requirement above Installation and connection 47 ...

Page 48: ...xia and toxic fumes caused 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 approx 237 cm2 which cannot be closed or blocked or a window contact which prevents the dryer being used when the window is closed Avoid very l...

Page 49: ...the total duct length 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 duct diameter req...

Page 50: ...duct diameter of 100 mm is adequate as the total duct length is less than the 20 m specified in Table II Installation to the rear left or right hand side of the machine To the rear The connection is opened at the factory Fit one of the venting systems described on the following pages To the left or right side of the machine Turn the cover flap anti clockwise Refit it securely in the rear outlet Fi...

Page 51: ... following items are required an adapter supplied a wall vent kit or window vent kit optional accessories suitable plastic piping available from your dealer or builders merchant 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 The piping 2 is connected to adapter 1 which is fitted into the vent opening on the dryer Example 1 Wal...

Page 52: ...or flexible ducting hose a wall vent kit or window vent kit optional accessories The ducting 2 is connected to adapter 1 which is fitted into the vent opening on the dryer Example Window vent 1 Window vent kit fitted in a plexiglass pane separate fitting instructions are supplied with the Miele window vent kit 2 Adapter for flexible ducting hose Installation extraction ducting 52 ...

Page 53: ...ll vent kit 2 Adapter for flexible ducting hose 3 Exhaust flue insulated against damp The exhaust air must not be vented into a chimney or vent flue which is in use nor should it be connnected to ducting which ventilates rooms with fireplaces Installation extraction ducting 53 ...

Page 54: ...ectrical safety compromised Where three to five dryers are being installed the pipe diameter D must be increased Number of Dryers Multiplication factor for the pipe diameter from Table II 2 3 4 5 1 1 25 1 5 1 Connection to the main venting duct 2 Miele non return flap 3 Additional Miele adapter 4 Miele vent hose very flexible Push the non return flap 2 completely into the adapter 3 Installation ex...

Page 55: ...ight Length of connection cable 1600 mm Voltage Connected load Fuse rating See data plate Lamp wattage Test certificates awarded Max load bearing in operation approx 705 Newton Product safety standard According to EN 10472 EN 60335 Emission sound pressure level in accordance with EN ISO 11204 11203 70 dB re 20 µPa Technical data 55 ...

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