Miele PT 7136 PLUS manual

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    Operating and Installation manual Vented Dryer PT 7136 Plus To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use. M.-Nr. 06 975 240 e n-U S[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Guide to the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Control panel ......................................................7 Display function ..............................................[...]

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    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Electrical connection ....[...]

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    , WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: ~ It is essential to read all instructions before using this appliance. This machine conforms to current safety requirements. However, inappropriate use can lead to personal injury and property d[...]

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    ~ To prevent the risk of fire, the following articles must not be dried in this tumble dryer: – items which have not been washed. – items, such as workwear, which have not been thoroughly cleaned and are still soiled with grease, oil or other substances (such as cosmetics, lotions, etc.) If items have not been thoroughly cleaned there is a dang[...]

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    ~ GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an ap[...]

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    Control panel a Display* See the following pages for more information b Direct select buttons To select a drying program directly. You can also save "Favorite" drying programs on these buttons. c "Start" button d Optical interface PC Allows a service technician to check and update the drying programs e Jog shuttle Turn to select[...]

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    Display function Contents in the display will vary with program offering. Main menu 1 Cottons Program selection ... 2 Minimum iron Settings F ... 3 Woollens handcare 4 Smoothing 10:00 The display shows the main menu (with factory default settings). "Program selection" is highlighted. If the display is dark (in Stand-by mode) turn the jog [...]

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    Menu Program selection Program selection Back A Cottons Minimum iron Woollens handcare H ^ All pre-set programs can be selected with the jog shuttle. Depending on the direction the jog shuttle is turned the highlighter moves up or down. The arrows e- at the right side of the display show that more selections are available. ^ Press the jog shuttle t[...]

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    The appliance must be correctly installed and connected before the first use. Please see the "Installation instructions." Welcome screen The Welcome screen shows when the dryer is turned on for the first time. Once the total use time of the dryer exceeds one hour the welcome screen will not show again. The display then shows the language [...]

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    Fabric care labels Before drying, check fabric care labels for special drying instructions. q = Drying with normal temperature r = Drying with low temperature s = Do not dry in a tumble dryer Drying tips – Observe the maximum loads, see the "Program guide". Overloading the dryer will result in poor drying and wrinkling. – Do not place[...]

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    1. Sort the laundry ^ Loosen up the washed laundry. ^ For even drying results sort by desired dryness, fiber/fabric, size and residual moisture after spinning. , Do not dry items that may melt or ignite in the dryer such as plastics, rubber or sneakers. They could melt and damage the laundry. – Check hems and seams, be sure that no filling can co[...]

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    3. Select a program Two program selection possibilities: ^ Select a "Favorite" by pressing the respective direct select button. or ^ Select from the "Program selection" menu by turning the jog shuttle. 4. Select "Low temp." and/or "Timer" ^ If desired select "Low temp." and/or "Timer" from[...]

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    Remaining time When a program is selected, the approximate duration is displayed. This is the "remaining time". The program duration can vary due to some factors: residual moisture after spinning, fabric, load size, room temperature and voltage fluctuations. The adaptive electronic adjusts to the individual load to display the accurate re[...]

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    Coin mechanism For coin mechanism operated machines: Money or tokens will be lost when the door is opened after program start or when canceling a program. Technical Service can set a time frame when a program can be changed. Canceling a program ^ Press the G button "Cancel". The laundry is cooled down. ^ Press G "Cancel" once mo[...]

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    Programs may vary depending on the offerings of your machine. Cottons Load size: 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) Extra dry, Normal+, Normal Items Single and multilayered cotton and linen laundry e.g. terry towels, beach towels, bath robes, T-Shirts, underwear, cottons bed linens, baby clothing, etc. Note – Select "Low temp." for items with the fabric[...]

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    Woollen handcare Load size: 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) Items Woolen fabrics Note – Woolen items will be loosened up and fluffed in a short time, but not completely dried. – Remove the items immediately after the program ends and allow them to air dry. Smoothing Load size: 6.6 lbs (3.0 kg) Items – Cotton or linen fabrics – Permanent Press items of cot[...]

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    Jeans Load size: 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) Normal, Hand iron r Items Denim fabric items, pants, jackets, skirts or shirts, etc. Shirts Load size: 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) Normal, Hand iron r Items Shirts and dress shirts. Outerwear Load size: 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) Normal, Hand iron r Items Outdoor clothing suitable to dry in a tumble dyer. Proofing Load size: 5.5 lbs (2[...]

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    The timer allows the user to select the time of day for the program end. The program start can be delayed from 30 minutes to 24 hours. Select the submenu Timer Cottons Normal+ Low temp. Duration 1:47 h Low temp. B Timer Y Save Back A HHHH ^ Press the direct select button E . The "Timer" menu shows. Select the time Cottons Normal Low temp.[...]

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    The dryer has the option to save the most used drying programs on the direct select buttons. The option "Save" must be selected in "Settings - Supervisor level". Contact Technical Service for access to this level. Selecting/Changing a Favorite ^ Close the door. Main menu 1 Cottons Program selection ... 2 Minimum iron Settings F [...]

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    Depending on the selection the display shows one of the following submenus – Select a program Program selection Back A Cottons Minimum iron Woollens handcare H ^ Select the desired program with the jog shuttle and confirm. Important: If no selection is made in the submenu, the display will switch back to the basic menu after 20 seconds. – Dryin[...]

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    Low temp. To dry delicate items (fabric care symbol r ) e.g. made from acrylic, press the "Low temp." button. – The temperature is reduced and the program duration is extended. ^ Press the D "Low temp." button. Saving a Favorite The basic menu shows all selected components. Cottons Normal+ Low temp. Duration 1:47 h Low temp. B[...]

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    Cleaning the lint filter , Check and clean the lint filter when the following message shows: "Clean the filters" or "Clean out airways". A two-piece lint filter in the dryer fan cavity collects the lint. It has to be removed and disassembled. Note: Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the lint filter without touching it. Removing the l[...]

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    Clean the lint filters - dry ^ Remove the lint with your fingers or a vacuum. Clean the lint filters - wet Rinse the lint filters only if clogged. , Let the lint filters air dry before inserting them. The dryer efficiency can be affected by wet lint filters. Cleaning the fan cavity Check the fan cavity regularly. Clean only if heavily soiled. ^ Ope[...]

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    The impeller in the dryer interior can become clogged with detergent residues or lint. ^ Clean the impeller, the surrounding area and the inner part of the open flap carefully with a damp cloth. Take care not to damage the gasket. Inserting the lint filter ^ Interlock the inner and outer lint filter part. ^ Turn the inner lint filter clockwise unti[...]

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    Repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a qualified and trained 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. Check and fault messages in the display What if ... Possible cause Sol[...]

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    What if ... Possible cause Solution At the end of a program Clean filter or Clean the lint filter appears The dryer reminds you to clean the lint filter. – Remove and clean the lint filter. To delete this message: – Confirm with "OK". The cycle of the "Clean filter" message can be adjusted. – See "Settings - Superviso[...]

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    Other faults What if ... Possible fault Solution The program runs too long or stops. In some cases "Clean out airways" is displayed. See "Settings - Supervisor level - Clean the airways". Open and close the dryer door. The air supply is insufficient. Open a window or door to increase the air flow. The lint filter is clogged with[...]

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    What if ... Possible fault Solution What if there is condensed water in the drum? The non-return flap of the dryers' collective exhaust duct does not work correctly. – The dryer must only be installed with a non-return flap to a collective exhaust duct. – Check the non-return flap regularly for damages and replace if necessary. Items made [...]

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    What if ... Possible cause Solution A program cannot be started, the display remains dark. The fault cannot be detected immediately. – Is the dryer connected to the power mains? – Is the door closed? – Are the fuses blown? The drum light does not come on. The light turns off automatically (energy saving). After closing and opening the door th[...]

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    Changing the light bulb To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the appliance from the power supply by unplugging or tripping the circuit breaker. ^ Open the door. The bulb cover is located along the upper rim of the drum opening. ^ Slide a screwdriver with a wide head underneath the side edge of the bulb cover and twist (see illustration)[...]

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    In the event of a fault which you cannot fix yourself, please contact the Miele Technical Service Department at the address on the back of this booklet. When contacting the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. They can be found on the data plate located below the drum opening. The PC indicator allows a ser[...]

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    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use.[...]

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    , WARNING - Risk of Fire ~ To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions. ~ Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer. ~ Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. ~ Check the packaging, the dryer and accessories for any signs of damag[...]

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    ~ When installing multiple dryers to one collective exhaust duct, a non-return flap per dryer must be installed directly to the collective duct. Otherwise the dryers could be damaged and the electrical safety affected. ~ The installation of this unit in non stationary locations (e.g. ships) must be performed by a qualified installer or service agen[...]

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    Front view a Exhaust connection The exhaust hose can be installed either at the rear, left or right of the dryer. b Power cord c Control panel d Door e Lint filter flap f Four height adjustable feet g Stand h Retaining clips (for concrete stand) Installation 36[...]

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    Side view Rear view a Lid over hang with transport grips (arrow) b Stand (optional accessory) Top view Washer/ Dryer Stack The Miele dryer can be installed as part of a washer-dryer stack in combination with a Miele washer. An appropriate "stacking kit" available from Miele is required. Installation of the stacking kit must be completed b[...]

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    Installation on a cement base ^ Secure the front feet of the dryer with retaining clips on the cement base. Coin mechanism The dryer can be equipped with a coin mechanism (optional accessory). Miele’s Technical Service will install the coin mechanism and program the electronic. Empty the coin mechanism regularly to avoid jams. , Do not install de[...]

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    Installation , Do not install a lockable or slide door in the pivoting area of the dryer door. Transporting the dryer to the installation site The rear overhang of the lid has transport grips. ^ Use the front dryer feet and the rear overhang to transport the dryer from the packaging base to the installation site. Level the dryer The dryer must be l[...]

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    Electrical connection , This installation should be performed by an experienced and qualified technician, in accordance with local codes and regulations. The dryer comes with a power cord and NEMA L6-30 plug. The machines is supplied for a connection t oa2A C 208V 60Hz 2x30A, Single Phase Supply. For extra safety it is advisable to install a residu[...]

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    General notes , The dryer must only run if the moist exhaust air from the drying process is conducted outside by an installed exhaust duct vent. , Disconnect the dryer from the power supply during installation of the exhaust duct. The exhaust connection (e.g. a wall pipe) must be installed, so that the moist exhaust air cannot get drawn back into t[...]

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    How to calculate the effective duct length The overall duct length will determine the duct diameter (see the "Additional duct lengths" table). In Canada the exhaust duct must be 4" (102 mm) in diameter. ^ Measure the actual duct length needed to go from the dryers exhaust connection to the vent outlet: 1. Establish the number of elbo[...]

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    Tips about the ductwork – Check with your local building codes to determine the maximum allowable duct length. – Only use rigid or flexible metal duct for exhausting. Non-metallic flexible hose should not be used, it is a potential fire hazard. – In the United Stated foil-type flexible ducts should only be used if identified for use by the ma[...]

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    Additional duct lengths (4" rigid pipe only) Type of bend Radius Additional duct length ft cm ft cm Flexible metal duct – 3’ 3" (1 m) straight – 45° angle – 90° angle 10" 10" 25 25 5’ 11" 4’ 11" 8’ 2" 180 150 250 Smooth metal duct – 3’ 3" (1 m) straight – 45° angle – 90° angle 10&quo[...]

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    Example: Calculating the effective duct length and required internal duct diameter Rigid pipe Duct length ft Duct length m A Wall duct with louvered wall vent 12’ 5" 3.8 m B 90° bend 2’ 7" 0.8 m C 20" (0.5 m) rigid pipe 1’ 7" 0.5 m D 90° bend 2’ 7" 0.8 m E left vent opening 3’ 3" 1.0 m Total duct length 22?[...]

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    Determining the position of the exhaust connection The exhaust connection can be left at the rear of the dryer (factory standard) or moved to the left or right side of the dryer. Changing the position of the exhaust connection ^ Remove the cap by turning it counterclockwise. ^ Press the supplied cover firmly into the rear opening. Install the exhau[...]

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    Exhaust connection with a flexible exhaust hose or rigid pipe Using the connector supplied, an exhaust hose (4" [100 mm] diameter) can be installed. Necessary materials: – the supplied connector – a wall or window duct (optional accessory) – an exhaust hose made of approved non-flammable material. – rigid pipe is more suitable for long[...]

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    Chimney connection 1 Pipe with connection nozzle (= single parts of the Miele wall pipe) 2 Connector for the flexible exhaust hose 3 Chimney, humidity insulated , The appliance must not be connected to a chimney or vent flue which is in use. Neither should it be connected to ducting which ventilates rooms with fireplaces. Installation of exhaust ve[...]

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    Direct wall connection This venting type is ideal if the dryer can be installed directly to an outer wall. The shorter the exhaust ductwork, the more efficient the dryer will be. However, for the wall pipe to be installed a hole must be cut through the outer wall. Regard the Install manual for the Miele wall pipe and the dimension illustrations bel[...]

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    Collective exhaust duct , A non-return flap* (optional accessory, see right picture) per dryer must be installed directly into the collective exhaust duct. Otherwise the dryers can be damaged and the electrical safety compromised. When installing multiple dryers, increase the duct diameter. Number of units Increasing factor for duct diameter from t[...]

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    Height 33 7 / 16 " (850 mm) (adjustabl e+/- 1 / 4 " (7 mm)) Width 23 7 / 16 " (595 mm) Depth 27 9 / 16 " (700 mm) Depth with the door open 46 3 / 4 " (1,188 mm) Weight 123 lbs (56 kg) Drum 28.6 gal (130 l) Maximal load 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) Dry laundry weight Power cord 63" (1.6 m) Fuse rating see data plate Rated load see[...]

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    Disposal of the packing materials The cardboard box and packing materials protect the appliance during shipping. They have been designed to be biodegradable and recyclable. To prevent suffocation, ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children. Disposal of an appliance Old appliances may c[...]

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    Menu Settings J to adjust standard settings The dryer controls can be adjusted to changing demands through the settings. Depending on default settings: – some settings are visible and can be changed by all users (Menu "Settings J ") or – all setting are locked in the "Supervisor level" by a code (Menu "Settings - Superv[...]

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    Opening the menu Settings 1 Cottons Program selection ... 2 Minimum iron Settings F ... 3 Woollens handcare 4 Smoothing 10:00 ^ Select "Settings" J in the main menu and confirm by pressing the jog shuttle. Selecting Settings Settings Back A Language F ... Anti-crease Buzzer H ^ Select the setting to be changed and confirm. If no selection[...]

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    Language J The displayed language can be set in the submenu "Language J ". The flag behind the word "Language J " is a guide to find the settings menu in case a foreign language is selected. ^ Select the desired language and confirm. The change is only valid for the current program. At the end of the program the display language[...]

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    Contrast/Brightness Display contrast and brightness can be adjusted in 10 levels. The bar shows the selected level. Standby The display goes into standby mode after 10 minutes and the "Start" button flashes slowly to save energy. on Standby is turned on: – when no program is selected. – after pressing the "Start" button. –[...]

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    The menu "Settings - Supervisor level" is locked with a code to prevent unauthorized access (except Language J ). It must be activated by Technical Service. Settings Back A Supervisor level Access via code ^ Select "Access via code" and confirm. Entering the code ^ Enter the code " 000 " (factory default). If a wrong c[...]

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    Language J The display contents can be shown in different languages. The fixed default language can be set in the submenu "Language J ". ^ Select the desired language and confirm with "OK". Sort languages The order of the first 4 languages in the display can be set, when the option "Language menu - international" or &q[...]

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    Language entry A selection can be set to show an additional welcome menu with language selection before the entry menu and at the end of the program. national: no additional welcome menu international: The welcome menu shows. A language must be selected. All languages are available. See "Sort languages". international 4 languages: The wel[...]

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    Cleaning the airways The lint filters must be cleaned after every drying cycle. Additionally the indicator "Clean out airways" lights once a certain level of lint is collected. The user can decide at which level of lint collection the indicator should come on. off "Clean out airways" does not light up heavy "Clean out airwa[...]

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    All rights reserved / 1912 INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE TO OBTAIN THE MOST CURRENT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS, TECHNICAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION. M.-Nr. 06 975 240 / 04[...]