Miele T 1405 manual

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    Operating Instructions V ented Dr y er T 1405 T o prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before Installation or use. UV M.-Nr . 05 313 361[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Control panel Before loading the dry er Using the dryer 1. T ur n on the dryer and load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2. Select a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3. Select a drying option (if nee[...]

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    , W ARNING - T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before using the appliance. Do not dry ar ticles that have been previously cleaned, washed, soaked or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents or other flammable or ex[...]

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    GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, gr ounding 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 plugged into an approp[...]

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    a e- "PROGRAMS" b uttons For selecting a drying program. b "OPTIONS" buttons For selecting a drying option. c "DR YNESS" button For selecting the dryness level of finished laundry . d "ST A TUS" display Shows the current cycle of the drying program. e "Buzzer" button When selected, a buzzer will sou[...]

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    The dryer must be correctly installed and connected before the first use. Please refer to the "Installation Instructions". ^ Before using for the first time clean the drum with a cloth. Before drying, check fabric care labels for special drying instructions. q Dry with nor mal temperature r Dry with low temperature (select "Gentle&qu[...]

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    1. T urn on the dryer and load the laundry ^ Press the "On/Of f" button to turn on the dryer . ^ Press the "Door" button to open the door . ^ Load the laundry loosely into the drum. ^ Make sure the lint filters ar e in place. ^ Close the door with a firm swing - do not push it shut. For best results use liquid fabric softener wh[...]

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    Program When to use Note Normal Available drying options: T urbo, Full load, Gentle, Anti-crease Extra Dry Multi-layer , mixed loads of sturdy cottons, e.g. jeans, towels. The "Extra Dry" program should not be selected for jersey materials. Items may shrink. More Dry Uniform loads of cottons, e.g. sheets, underwear , socks. - Normal Knitt[...]

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    3. Select a drying option (if needed) ^ A drying option can be selected or deselected with each press of the button. OPTIONS T urbo Fast drying for sturdy fabrics with increased temperatur e and a reduced program length. Full load Select this option for efficient drying of a standard size load. Gentle For drying delicate fabrics at a lower temperat[...]

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    4. Select the dryness level The dryness level can be selected in the "Normal" and "Wrinkle-free" programs. (The dryness level of the other programs cannot be adjusted.) ^ Press the selection button until the desired indicator illuminates. In the "Wrinkle-fr ee" program, only "More Dry", "Normal" and[...]

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    6. Start the program ^ Press the "Start/Stop T " button. Once the program starts, the current cycle of the program will be indicated in the "ST A TUS" display . 7. At the end of a program The "Anti-crease/End" indicator will light at the end of a program and the buzzer will sound if it was selected. If a fault occurred[...]

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    Canceling or changing a program ^ Press and r elease the "Start/Stop T " button to stop the drying program. T o continue drying: ^ Select the new program by pr essing the e or - button. ^ Select any desired options. ^ Select a dryness level (available in the "Normal" and "Wrinkle-free" programs). ^ Press and r elease t[...]

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    Child lock When activated, the child lock prevents the dryer from being operated by locking the control panel functions. The dryer can be tur ned on but not started. The "Child lock" indicator will flash. The door can be opened. T o activ ate the child lock 1. Make sure the dryer is turned off and the door is closed. 2. Press and hold the[...]

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    Cleaning the lint filter , A clogged filter is a fire hazar d! The lint filter must be cleaned after every program. ^ Open the door and remove the lint filter by gently lifting it upwards. ^ Wipe the lint off the filter with your hand (do not use any sharp objects!) ^ Any lint remaining in the hollow part of the door can be removed thr ough the gap[...]

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    Cleaning the exterior and the control panel , T o reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the dryer from the power supply by shutting off the power main, tripping the circuit breaker or unplugging the power cord befor e perfor ming maintenance. Never use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, steel wool or caustic (oven) cleaners on the dryer . Th[...]

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    Changing the light bulb , T o reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the dryer from the power supply by shutting off the power main, tripping the circuit breaker or unplugging the power cord befor e perfor ming maintenance. ^ Open the door . The bulb cover is located along the upper rim of the drum opening. ^ Slide a screwdriver with a wide [...]

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    What if the dryer will not run? P ossible fault Fix The "Start/Stop T" button was not pressed. Make sure the dryer is on. Press the "Start/ Stop T" button to begin the drying program. The circuit br eaker tripped or the dryer is unplugged. Make sure the dryer is plugged in or reset the circuit br eaker . The door is not closed. [...]

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    What if the "Filter/V ent" indicator lights after cleaning the exhaust system? P ossible fault Fix The dryer is not operating efficiently because the duct hose is too long. Check the exhaust length and diameter (see "How to calculate the effective duct length"). A long exhaust hose will increase pr ogram times and energy consump[...]

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    Quic k Guide Remov e this guide f or easy ref erence Please read all instructions, especially the "Important Safety Instructions", before using the dryer .[...]

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    1.T urn on the dr yer and load the laundry ^ Press the "On/Of f" button to turn on the dryer . ^ Press the "Door" button to open the door . ^ Load the laundry into the drum. Make sure that ther e is enough space in the drum for clothes to tumble freely . T o prevent fabric damage, check that laundry will not be caught in the clo[...]

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    4. Select the dr yness le vel ^ Press the selection button until the desired indicator illuminates. 5. Select the buzzer (if desired) 6. Star t the program ^ Press the "Start/Stop T " button. 7. At the end of a program The "Anti-crease / End" indicator will light. ^ Press "Door" and r emove the laundr y . ^ Clean the l[...]

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    Program When to use Note Normal Available drying options: T urbo, Full load, Gentle, Anti-crease Extra Dry For laundry to be folded and shelved immediately , e.g. jeans, towels. The "Extra Dry" program should not be selected for jersey materials. Items may shrink. More Dry For uniform loads, e.g. sheets, underwear , socks. - Normal For kn[...]

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    In the event of a fault you cannot fix yourself, please contact the Miele T echnical Service Department U 1-800-999-1360 techserv@mieleusa.com V 1-800-565-6435 service@miele.ca When contacting T echnical Service, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. They can be found on the data plate located below the drum opening. PC Update[...]

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    Installation, repair and maintenance work should be perfor med by a Miele authorized service technician. Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and could void the warranty . Before installation, disconnect the tumble dryer from the electrical supply by shutting off the power main, unplugging the power cord or tripping the circuit br eaker .[...]

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    Disposal of the packing materials The cardboar d box and packing materials protect the appliance during shipping. They have been designed to be biodegradable and recyclable. T o prevent suf focation of children, ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of childr en. Disposal of an appliance Old [...]

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    The tumble dryer can also be placed on top of a Miele washing machine for a stacked installation. An appropriate stacking kit is requir ed. The stacking kit is available from your Miele dealer or the Miele T echnical Service Department. , Installation of the stacking kit must be perfor med by a Miele authorized technician. Height of vent adapter in[...]

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    GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, gr ounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least r esistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appro[...]

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    a Exhaust connection: The exhaust hose can be installed either at the rear , left or right of the dryer . b Power cord with plug c Control panel d Door e Four height adjustable feet Installation 26[...]

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    Leveling the dryer The dryer must be level to ensure safe and proper operation. Minor discrepancies do not however , have an adverse effect on operation. The machine can be leveled by turning the legs clockwise or counterclockwise as necessary . Determining the position of the exhaust connection The exhaust connection can be left at the rear of the[...]

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    Installation tips An airflow gap of 3 / 8 " (10 mm) must be provided between the machine and the floor . This air flow gap must not be blocked by a toekick or thick piled carpets. Do not install the dryer next to a refrigerator . The warm air exhausting from the dryer can affect the thermostat of the refrigerator , causing it to run continuous[...]

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    Exhaust connection with a flexib le exhaust hose or rigid pipe Using the connector supplied, an exhaust hose (4" [100 mm] diameter) can be installed. Necessary materials: – a wall or window duct – an exhaust hose made of approved non-flammable material ^ Install the connector , 1 , with the exhaust hose or pipe, 2 , to the dryer . Window c[...]

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    Direct wall connection Necessary materials: – a wall pipe – flexible foam gasket Dryer top view 1 W all pipe 2 Flexible foam gasket Dryer side view 1 W all pipe 2 Flexible foam gasket ^ Connect the flexible foam gasket, 2 , to the wall pipe connector , 1 . ^ Push the dryer to the wall. Installation 30[...]

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    How to calculate the eff ective duct length The overall duct length will determine the duct diameter . ^ Measure the actual duct length needed to go from the dryer’ s exhaust connection to the vent outlet: 1. Establish the number of elbows or bends necessary , noting the type of bend, angle and radius involved (see T able). 2. Add the additional [...]

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    Additional duct lengths (4" rigid pipe onl y) T ype 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&q[...]

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    Example: Calculating the effective duct length and required internal duct diameter Rigid pipe Duct length ft Duct length m A W all 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 T otal duct length 2[...]

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