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Page 1: ...ructions for vented tumble dryer PT 7186 Vario 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 07 529 112 en GB ...

Page 2: ...nity waste collection recycling centre or contact 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 Loa...

Page 3: ...erature 27 Saving a programme as a favourite 27 Timer 28 Changing the programme sequence 29 Payment system 29 Once a programme has started 29 changing the programme 29 cancelling the programme 29 Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started 29 Power cuts 29 Time remaining 29 Cleaning and care 30 Cleaning the fluff filter 30 Removing the filter 30 Taking the filter apart 30 Cleaning the...

Page 4: ...e 45 Rear view 45 View from above 45 Installation on a raised plinth 45 Payment system 45 Installing the tumble dryer 46 Moving the tumble dryer 46 Levelling the tumble dryer 46 Securing the tumble dryer against slippage 48 Room ventilation 48 Electrical connection 49 Installation extraction ducting 50 General 50 To calculate the total duct length 51 Procedure 51 Calculation example 52 Exhaust soc...

Page 5: ...every programme This tumble dryer complies with 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 Warning and Safety instruct...

Page 6: ...other applications may be dangerous Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation This tumble dryer must be used as described in these instructions and must be checked on a regular basis to make sure it is functioning correctly Maintenance must be carried out when necessary The tumble dryer is not intended for outdoor use This tumble dryer can only be...

Page 7: ... 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 If the tumble dryer is used in a publically accessible room it is the supervisor s responsibility to ensure that suitable measures are in place which enable operators to use it safely Warning and Safety instructions 7 ...

Page 8: ...ectrician 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 authorised service technician otherwise any subsequent damage will not be covered by the guarantee Faulty components must only be repla...

Page 9: ... the mains or the mains fuse is disconnected This tumble dryer must not be used in a non stationary location e g on a ship 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 Saf...

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: ...e 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 tumble dryer must not be used without the fluff filters in place or if the fluff filter is damaged in any way A damaged...

Page 12: ... 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 in this tumble dryer items which have been cleaned using chemicals e g profess...

Page 13: ... down phase has been completed 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 manufac...

Page 14: ...ting 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 tumble dryer Accessories Only use genuine Miele original spare parts and accessories with this tumble dryer Using spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers will i...

Page 15: ...ble dryer and can also be used to update programming data in the future eMulti function selector This is used to select menu options by turning it and to confirm your selection by pressing it f On Off button K Before using for the first time Before using the tumble dryer for the first time ensure that it is correctly installed and connected See Installation and connection To commission the tumble ...

Page 16: ...own 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 programme as a favourite 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 Th...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...o 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 are...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...dividual requirements e g Normal for laundry that you want to fold and put away immediately after drying e g Machine iron or Hand iron if the laundry needs further processing after drying e g machine ironing See separate booklet Commissioning Programme chart and Settings For delicate fabrics with the r care label select Low temperature as well Down filled garments have linings which have a tendenc...

Page 21: ...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 21 ...

Page 22: ...equired will appear in the display Opening the door or cancelling the programme after it has started may cause loss of credit depending on how the tumble dryer was set up D Start the programme The Start button will flash as soon as a programme can be started Press the Start button The Start button will now light up Prog running will appear in the display followed by Drying and the programme durati...

Page 23: ...f a programme Before the end of a programme In many programmes the heating phase is followed by the cooling down phase Cooling down will appear in the display The programme is not finished until the cooling down phase has been completed Do not switch the tumble dryer off before the drying programme has finished E Remove the laundry when the programme has finished Anti crease if selected and Finish...

Page 24: ... be damaged by overdrying when the dryer 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 off by pressing the On Off K button Close the door Maintenance after each drying programme Please see Cleaning and care for details Short instructions 24 ...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...level 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 ...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...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 Cancel On some p...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ... 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 34: ...ean 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 A range of Miele branded cleaning and conditioning agents is available to order via the Miele Spare Parts Department ...

Page 35: ...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 displayed A pr...

Page 36: ...t 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 filters Check ducting F66 appears after a programme has been cancelled There is a very severe blockage in the ducting system See above To delete the fault message Confirm wi...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...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 39: ...d water in the drum There is more than one tumble dryer 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 Problem solving guide 39 ...

Page 40: ...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 is flashing when a programme is being selected The flashing indicates that a programme can be started Once the programme has started the Start button stops flashing and lights up constantly The interior drum lig...

Page 41: ...cover DReplace the lamp 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 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 41 ...

Page 42: ... h Peak load Once the peak load has finished the programme will continue automatically as before Service interval If after switching the machine the following message appears in the display the machine will need to be serviced by the Miele Service Department Service interval 1 Call the Miele Service Department OK H Press short cut button D or wait approx 5 seconds to return to the main menu Proble...

Page 43: ...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 control 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 for this dryer ...

Page 44: ...Front view aVent ducting bMains connection cable cControl panel dDoor eFilter access panel fFour height adjustable screw feet Installation and connection 44 ...

Page 45: ...ccessories If the tumble dryer is to be installed on an existing plinth the dryer must be secured against slippage see below under Installing the tumble dryer Payment 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 coin box regularly otherwise it will become blocked Ins...

Page 46: ...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 46 ...

Page 47: ... 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 47 ...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...itches 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 For extra safety it is advisable to protect this appliance with a suitable residual current device RCD Any changes to the electrical installation including fitting or replacing circuit breakers and fuses and replacing the mai...

Page 50: ...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 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 ve...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...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 52 ...

Page 53: ...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 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 Installat...

Page 54: ... 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 55: ...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 56: ...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 56 ...

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