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Technical Information

 

 

 

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T 15xx Dryers 

4.7  

Control (Upper) Electronic  

  

The control electronic performs the following functions:  

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  Program sequence monitoring  

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  Residual moisture sensing system monitoring  

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  Air temperature monitoring and control  

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  Power electronic switching (relay) control  

 
  

 4.8  

Power (Lower) Electronic  

  

The power electronic supplies power for:  

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  Relays on the power module  

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  Residual moisture sensor circuit   

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  CPU/microprocessor  

 
  

 4.9  

Electronics Locations by Model Number  

 
  

4.9.1 

T 1515, T 1520, T 1526, T 1565 C and T 1570 C  

  

 

 

Figure 4-7: 

Electronics Locations (T 1515, T 1520, T 1526, T 1565 C, T 1570 C)  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 

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  Control electronic  

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  Ribbon cable  

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  Power electronic  

 

Summary of Contents for T 15 Series

Page 1: ...TECHNICAL INFORMATION T 15xx Dryers 2010 Miele USA ...

Page 2: ...and Operation 14 3 1 General Operation T 1515 T 1520 T 1526 T 1565 C T 1570 C 14 3 2 Additional Function Pushbuttons T 1515 T 1520 T 1526 T 1565 C T 1570 C 14 3 3 General Operation T 1576 14 3 4 Program Option Buttons T 1576 15 3 5 Condensed Water Drawer Condenser Models Only 15 3 6 Heat Exchanger Condenser Models Only 15 4 0 Description of Function 18 4 1 Vented Dryer Principle of Operation 18 4 ...

Page 3: ...edure 40 6 5 Dryer Takes Too Long to Dry Clothes 41 6 6 Residual Moisture Sensing Inoperative 41 6 7 Dryer Door Keeps Popping Open All Models except T 1576 41 6 8 Water Leaks in Condenser Dryer 42 6 9 Light Repetitive Clicking About Every Second While Drum is Turning 42 6 10 T 1576 Dryer Shuts Down After Less than One Minute of Operation 42 6 11 Rumbling Sound during Operation 42 List of Figures F...

Page 4: ...lectronic T 1515 T 1520 T 1526 T 1565 C T 1570 C 28 Figure 5 4 Removing the Power Electronic on the T 1576 Dryer 28 Figure 5 5 Control Electronic Removal T 1515 T 1520 T 1526 T 1565 C T 1570 C 29 Figure 5 6 Heater Relay Bracket 29 Figure 5 7 Drum Positioned with the Two Largest Holes Horizontal 30 Figure 5 8 Heater Bank Cover Retaining Bolts 31 Figure 5 9 Heater Bank Removal 31 Figure 5 10 Vent Ri...

Page 5: ...ers 1 0 Construction and Design 1 1 Appliance Overview Vented Models Figure 1 1 Typical Vented 5K Model 1 Power cable plug 2 Control panel 3 Drum door 4 Exhaust connection 5K vented right left rear 6K vented left rear 5 Adjustable legs ...

Page 6: ...trol panel 2 Condenser drain hose 3 Washer drain hose for clarification only not part of dryer 4 Power cable plug 5 Condensed water drawer 6 Drum door 7 Adjustable legs 8 Stand pipe Note The condenser hose is placed into the same stand pipe as the washer drain hose 1 3 Controls Overview 1 3 1 T 1515 5 Kilogram Vented Figure 1 3 T 1515 Controls ...

Page 7: ...n 7 T 15xx Dryers 1 3 2 T 1520 5 Kilogram Vented Figure 1 4 T 1520 Controls 1 3 3 T 1526 6 Kilogram Vented Figure 1 5 T 1526 Controls 1 3 4 T 1565 C Figure 1 6 T 1565 C Controls 1 3 5 T 1570 C Figure 1 7 T 1570 C Controls ...

Page 8: ... Information 8 T 15xx Dryers 1 3 6 T 1576 Figure 1 8 T 1576 Controls 1 4 Appliance Dimensions 1 4 1 5 Kilogram Vented Models Angled Control Panel Flat Control Panel Figure 1 9 Dimensions 5 Kilogram Vented Models ...

Page 9: ... Condenser Models Angled Control Panel Flat Control Panel Figure 1 10 Dimensions 5 Kilogram Condenser Models 1 4 3 6 Kilogram Vented Models Figure 1 11 Dimensions 6 Kilogram Vented Models Note At the present time a 6 kilogram condenser model does NOT exist ...

Page 10: ...r models only C2 Fan capacitor condenser models only C5 Condensate fan motor capacitor condenser models only F1 Temperature limiters H3 6 Drum interior light K1 Heater relays M2 Condensate fan motor condenser models only M13 Condensate pump condenser models only M5 Drum drive motor 1N1 Control electronic 2N1 Power electronic R1 Heater bank R30 NTC temperature sensor S1 Selector switch X3 1 Termina...

Page 11: ... moisture sensor F1 Temperature limiters H3 6 Drum interior light K1 Heater relays M5 Drum drive motor 1N1 Control electronic 2N1 Power electronic piggybacked to 1N1 R1 Heater bank R30 NTC temperature sensor 2R30 Heater temperature sensor S1 Selector switch X3 1 Terminal block Z1 Interference suppression capacitor ...

Page 12: ...0 receptacle Note If you do not have a dedicated 15 amp circuit for this appliance but have a NEMA 14 20 or NEMA 14 30 240VAC 30 amp outlet you may be able to use a Miele Easy Installation Kit to simplify the electrical connection For further information refer to the Electrical information pages in the installation manual Do not cut off or remove the plug from the power cord 2 2 Plumbing Informati...

Page 13: ... that appliance is level 2 Connect power and perform an operational check Note If the dryer is to be installed in combination with a stacking kit and washer then the washer must be positioned and installed first If an optional laundry stand is to be installed refer to the Accessories section of the installation manual for instructions on installing the stand Refer to the installation manual for fu...

Page 14: ...lso be used to cancel a program Buzzer Enables the buzzer when the anti crease stage of the program is reached Load size Full Half To dry a standard sized load or more at peak efficiency select this option before starting a program Low Temperature Utilizes lower drying temperatures for delicate fabrics Start Starts the selected program does not stay pushed in 3 3 General Operation T 1576 1 Turn on...

Page 15: ...r holds approximately one gallon of water The water should be emptied from the drawer after each program completes Should the container be full or become filled during operation the following occurs The Empty out container LED lights up The buzzer sounds The drying program stops and enters the cooldown cycle To empty the condensed water drawer 1 Hold the cap open while emptying the water drawer 2 ...

Page 16: ...Figure 3 1 Opening the Heat Exchanger Cover 3 Remove the cover 4 Turn both levers on the heat exchanger so that they are vertical see Figure 3 2 Figure 3 2 Positioning the Heater Exchanger Levers 5 Pull out the heat exchanger See Figure 3 3 ...

Page 17: ... the louvers to clean the assembly of lint and dust See Figure 3 4 Figure 3 4 Cleaning the Heat Exchanger 7 Stand the heat exchanger lengthwise on a towel until it dries 8 Replace the heat exchanger by reversing the steps above 9 Ensure that the heat exchanger is fully seated into position and that the cover is closed and locked ...

Page 18: ...drying air 8 Drying load 9 Heater bank 10 Vent output The fan motor Figure 4 1 Item 4 is responsible for drawing heated air from the heater bank Item 6 The heated air passes through the drum Item 9 where moisture from the drying load Item 7 is absorbed The air is filtered as it passes through the filter Item 2 located in the front door Item 1 The flow continues through the fan motor Item 4 and exi...

Page 19: ... Condensate pump 11 Heater bank 12 Drying load 13 Heated dry air 14 Drum The fan motor Figure 4 2 Item 5 is responsible for drawing heated air from the heater bank Item 11 The heated air passes through the drum Item 14 where moisture from the drying load 12 is absorbed The air is filtered as it passes through filters Items 3 and 4 Air continues through the fan motor Item 5 and through the heat exc...

Page 20: ...ivates The electronic switches on the condensate pump Item 10 and the water is pumped to the condensed water drawer Item 1 Should the condensed water drawer become full prior to the end of a cycle the Empty out container LED will light up and the program will stop Note Condenser dryers can be configured with an optional drain line With this configuration the condensed water is pumped directly into...

Page 21: ... Residual Moisture Setting There are two variables that determine dryer run time initial moisture content in the laundry and the program selected At the beginning of the cycle the moisture content within the laundry is measured by the residual moisture sensor This value is used by the electronic to calculate the approximate program duration During drying the level of moisture within the laundry de...

Page 22: ...ive thermal coefficient temperature sensors One sensor is mounted in the heater bank assembly the second sensor is mounted in the fan housing Both sensors are monitored by the electronic and are used to calculate the drum temperature The temperature is regulated by the electronic via the two heater relays When the electronic switches the heater relay s on higher voltage contacts within the relay s...

Page 23: ... in series with the heater elements The temperature limiters are non resettable SODs single operation devices in accordance with product approvals Note The T 1576 dryer has an additional NTC sensor installed at the top of the heater bank assembly next to the temperature limiters see Figure 4 5 Item 2 All other 15xx dryers DO NOT have a temperature sensor in the heater bank Figure 4 6 Heater Circui...

Page 24: ...ing and control Power electronic switching relay control 4 8 Power Lower Electronic The power electronic supplies power for Relays on the power module Residual moisture sensor circuit CPU microprocessor 4 9 Electronics Locations by Model Number 4 9 1 T 1515 T 1520 T 1526 T 1565 C and T 1570 C Figure 4 7 Electronics Locations T 1515 T 1520 T 1526 T 1565 C T 1570 C 1 Control electronic 2 Ribbon cabl...

Page 25: ...Technical Information 25 T 15xx Dryers 4 9 2 T 1576 Figure 4 8 Electronics Locations on T 1576 1 Control electronic 2 Power electronic ...

Page 26: ...dance with applicable codes Warning The appliance should be unplugged from the power source before any service and or maintenance procedures are performed 5 1 Lid Removal 1 Remove the screws from the side edges of the lid Figure 5 1 Item 1 2 Lift the lid at the front slide it towards the rear and lift to remove Figure 5 1 Lid Removal and Front Panel Access ...

Page 27: ...ener Figure 5 2 Item 1 2 Remove the four screws Figure 5 1 Item 3 3 Remove the two screws Figure 5 1 Item 4 4 Press the spring clip Figure 5 1 Item 2 down with the lid opener and open the front panel Figure 5 2 Removing the Left Section of the Fascia Panel 5 4 Power Electronic Removal 5 4 1 T 1515 T 1520 T 1526 T 1565 C and T 1570 C 1 Open the front door and remove the screw near the 4 o clock pos...

Page 28: ...laced individually 1 Open the front panel see Section 5 2 or 5 3 2 Disconnect the electrical connections to the power electronic Figure 5 4 Item 1 3 Remove the retaining screw Figure 5 4 Item 8 4 Press the retainer Figure 5 4 Item 2 and slide the power electronic to remove it from the holder Figure 5 4 Item 5 Service tip The retaining screw Figure 5 4 Item 8 is shorter and should only be used to s...

Page 29: ...he control electronic 5 5 2 T 1576 1 Remove the program selector switch 2 Open the front panel see Section 5 2 or 5 3 3 Remove the power electronic see Section 5 4 2 4 Remove the three screws securing the electronic 5 Disconnect the electrical connections and remove the electronic 5 6 Heater Relay Access The heater relay bracket is attached to the right hand vertical section of the frame and can e...

Page 30: ...llimeter Allen wrench through each hole and completely loosen both bolts by turning them counterclockwise until you feel them release from the threads Service tip The bolts will not fall out even when completely loosened Figure 5 7 Drum Positioned with the Two Largest Holes Horizontal 4 Remove the six Allen head bolts from the perimeter of the rear panel 5 From inside the drum push the drum upward...

Page 31: ...lts securing the heater bank cover See Figure 5 8 3 Lift the heater bank cover to remove Figure 5 8 Heater Bank Cover Retaining Bolts 4 Unscrew the heater bank retainers Figure 5 9 Items 1 and 2 5 Disconnect the electrical connections Figure 5 9 Item 3 6 Pull the heater bank upwards out of its duct Figure 5 9 Heater Bank Removal ...

Page 32: ... motor bolts Figure 5 11 Figure 5 11 Fan Motor Bolts 4 Slide the fan motor toward the front of the appliance out if the locking track 5 Lift the fan motor tilting it slightly upward toward the back to release it from the belt 6 Position the fan motor toward the front of the appliance disconnect the electrical connection Warning Before handling the fan motor assembly ensure that the capacitor is fu...

Page 33: ...nser see Section 3 6 4 Disconnect the electrical connections 5 Slide the condenser assembly toward the front of the appliance and lift to remove 5 11 Condenser Fan Removal 1 Lay the appliance on its back 2 Remove the four screws securing the bottom cover see Figure 5 12 and lift the cover to remove it from the appliance Figure 5 12 Bottom Cover Screws 3 Remove the four screws securing the condense...

Page 34: ...ice panel see Section 5 2 or 5 3 2 Locate the residual moisture sensor refer to Figure 5 14 3 Remove the screw securing the sensor to the frame Figure 5 14 Residual Moisture Sensor and Screw 4 Lift the sensor assembly with bracket from the appliance 5 Note mark wire positions for re assembly 6 Disconnect the electrical connections ...

Page 35: ...e drum belt is positioned and aligned correctly 8 Access the rear of the fan motor through the space below the drum Lift upward on the fan motor tensioning pulley and place the drive belt onto the pulley The tensioning pulley should be holding the drum belt in position 9 Ensure that the drum belt is aligned between the motor and the drum 10 Hand spin the drum slowly this allows any minor alignment...

Page 36: ...the desired position then press Start To exit service mode switch the appliance off Selector Switch Position Function Finish Buzzer pushbutton test COTTONS Extra dry Heater on COTTONS Normal Drum drives left vented models only COTTONS Normal Buzzer activated COTTONS Hand iron Drum drives right vented models only COTTONS Hand iron Condenser fan condenser models only COTTONS Machine iron Condensate ...

Page 37: ...cant COTTONS Normal One heater and main motor operate COTTONS Hand iron Main motor operates COTTONS Hand iron Both heaters and main motor operate COTTONS Rotary iron Residual moisture sensor test Cooling down lights up OK Cooling down flashes fault Fluff Residual moisture sensor test Cooling down lights up OK Cooling down flashes fault 20 mins LED test Line Dry Button test Woolens Fault codes see ...

Page 38: ... Rotary iron Maximum drying time 180 minutes exceeded Table 6 3 T 1576 Fault Codes Delete a stored fault code 1 Access the service mode See Section 6 1 2 2 Turn the selector switch to Woolens 3 Press the Start button 4 Press and hold the Gentle button 5 Press the Start button 6 Release the Gentle button The appropriate LED turns off 7 Switch the appliance off 6 3 Programming Mode T 1576 Only Acces...

Page 39: ...mulate wet laundry and high conductivity 2 Select 15 mins cool air in the service mode and wait approximately 60 seconds a Cooling down LED lights up Circuit is in proper working order b Cooling down and Drying LEDs flash alternately Resistance of connection between controls and sensors is too high or is open circuited 3 Disconnect the wires to the drum and lifter bar at the pickup connection plug...

Page 40: ... and lifter bar at the pickup connection plug 4 Jump the wires leading to the electronic short circuiting the moisture sensing circuit 5 Select 15 mins cool air in service mode and wait approximately 30 seconds a Cooling down LED lights up Check circuit outside of the control electronic slip rings wiring lifter bars sensor contacts etc b Cooling down and Drying LEDs flash alternately Replace the c...

Page 41: ...th elements are operating Possible cause Clothes are not spun out enough from washer Remedy Increase spin speed on the washer 6 6 Residual Moisture Sensing Inoperative Possible cause The circuit is not operating normally Remedy Perform the residual moisture sensor test see Section 6 5 Isolate and repair fault 6 7 Dryer Door Keeps Popping Open All Models except T 1576 Possible cause The temperature...

Page 42: ...h and condenser water pump 6 9 Light Repetitive Clicking About Every Second While Drum is Turning Possible cause Fault in residual moisture sensor pickup drum path Remedies 1 Check for worn pickup brushes 2 Clean the pickup path around the drum 3 Ensure that the sensor is mounted correctly 4 Check that the sensor assembly has adequate spring tension 6 10 T 1576 Dryer Shuts Down After Less than One...

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