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Operating and installation instructions for condenser tumble dryer PT 7135 C Vario en - GB 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.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Energy saving tips material To avoid unnecessarily long drying times and high consumption of energy: The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which – Make sure that your laundry is are environmentally friendly for disposal thoroughly spun before drying.
If using dry cleaning kits, do so at your own risk, and follow the instructions provided on the packaging. Any other applications may be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation.
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Do not install or use a damaged tumble dryer. Do not make any alterations to the tumble dryer, unless authorised to do so by Miele. Do not connect the tumble dryer to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead. Extension leads are a fire hazard and do not...
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Warning and Safety instructions The tumble dryer may only be operated when the following conditions are met: – the ship’s hull is longer than 28 metres. – the list of the vessel is not more than 2°. – any external vibration is no more than 150 Hz at an amplitude of 0.35 mm.
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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. Ensure current is not supplied to the tumble dryer until after maintenance or repair work has been carried out.
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Warning and Safety instructions Please observe the instructions in "Installation and connection" and "Technical data". The socket must be easily accessible after installation in order to disconnect the tumble dryer from the electricity supply. For hard-wired machines, the all-pole isolator provided on-site must be easily accessible after installation in order to disconnect the tumble dryer from the electricity supply.
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Warning and Safety instructions Correct use The maximum load of dry laundry for this tumble dryer is 6.5 kg. See the Programme chart for the maximum recommended loads in individual programmes. Do not let anyone sit or lean on the door, as this can cause the tumble dryer to tip up.
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Warning and Safety instructions The dryer must not be used without the fluff filters in place or if the fluff filters are damaged in any way. Damaged filters can cause operational faults and blockages in the airways, condenser unit and heating elements.
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Warning and Safety instructions To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles 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 which are still soiled with grease, oil or other deposits (such as cosmetics, lotions etc).
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Warning and Safety instructions Danger. This tumble dryer must not be connected to a controllable socket (e.g. a timer switch or a peak load shut-off device). If the dryer programme were to be interrupted before the end of the cooling down phase, the laundry could self-combust. To prevent the risk of fire, the following must not be tumble dried: –...
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Warning and Safety instructions Benzine, petrol, paraffin or any easily flammable liquid must not be stored or used near the tumble dryer. Danger of fire and explosion. Do not allow air contaminated with chlorine, fluorine or other vapours containing solvents to get into the tumble dryer. Fire hazard.
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If non-Miele parts are used, guarantee, performance and product liability claims may be invalidated. A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked on top of a Miele washing machine 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.
Before using the machine for the first d PC/Optical interface time, ensure that it is correctly This is used by Miele service installed and connected. See technicians during servicing work for "Installation and connection". testing purposes.
Operating the tumble dryer Display Entry menu Cottons Programme selection ... Minimum iron Settings F ... Woollens handcare 10:00 Smoothing When the tumble dryer is switched on, the entry menu (with four favourite programmes listed) appears with Programme selection highlighted. Multi-function selector Turning the multi-function selector moves the highlighting to the next option.
Operating the tumble dryer Programme selection menu Programme Back A selection Cottons Minimum iron Delicates You can use the multi-function selector to select any programme. The highlighting will move up or down depending on the direction the multi-function selector is turned in.
Operating the tumble dryer Operating the tumble dryer in Laundrette mode The entry menu will vary depending on the Controls setting selected. ^ The dryer is operated either with shortcut buttons D, E, F, G or the multi-function selector. WS-shortcut keys, basic Cottons Normal+ Minimum iron...
Notes and tips on laundry care 1. Sort the laundry – New dark-coloured garments should be washed and dried separately Garment care label symbols from light-coloured garments the first few times they are washed, to avoid Drying the risk of colours running and Normal/higher temperature discolouring other garments or even the plastic components in the tumble...
Notes and tips on laundry care 2. Load the tumble dryer . . . e.g. Machine iron or Hand iron if the laundry needs further processing Using the tumble dryer after drying. incorrectly could cause a fire. Read See separate booklet the "Warning and Safety instructions"...
Short instructions A Sort the laundry It is very important to read the "Notes and tips on laundry care" section before proceeding. B Load the tumble dryer To avoid damaging your laundry, when shutting the door check that no items of laundry have become trapped in the door opening.
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Short instructions C Select a programme ^ Switch the dryer on by pressing the On/Off K button. Please note: – If no further selection is made within 15 minutes, the dryer will switch off automatically. 2. Selecting a programme from the –...
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Short instructions D Start the programme – Interruption to the power supply The Start button will flash as soon as a – Time remaining programme can be started. Programme duration/Estimated time ^ Press the Start button. remaining The Start button will now light up. When a programme is selected, the –...
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Short instructions E Remove the laundry when the Check that all items have been programme has finished removed from the drum. Anything Anti-crease (if selected) and Finish will left in the dryer could be damaged appear in the display to indicate that by overdrying when it is next used.
Selecting a programme Selecting/changing a programme Entry menu Cottons Programme selection ... Minimum iron Settings F ... Woollens handcare 10:00 Smoothing ^ Press shortcut button D. Main menu Cottons Normal Duration 0:50 h Low temp. Timer Y Save Back A ^ By turning the multi-function selector you can then highlight the following options in the display: Programme (Cottons) or the drying level (Normal), and confirm your selection by...
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Selecting a programme Note: If you do not make a selection in the sub-menu within approx. 20 seconds, the display will revert to the main menu. – Programmes with drying levels Cottons Normal+ Drying levels from Machine iron - Extra dry ^ Use the multi-function selector to select the drying level you want, and confirm your selection.
Selecting a programme Low temperature Select Low temperature for all delicate or minimum iron fabrics with the r care label (e.g. acrylic garments). – Delicate fabrics are dried at a lower temperature. – The programme duration is longer. ^ Press shortcut button D Low temp. Saving a favourite programme You can programme the shortcut buttons to call up the four most frequently used drying programmes.
Timer Depending on the Delay start setting, you can use the Timer to set the time you wish a programme to finish or start at, or you can delay the start of the programme. To open the Timer sub-menu Cottons Normal+ Low temp.
Take care when in the vicinity of the appliance, * Either during the commissioning when opening the door and process or subsequently, a Miele ser- handling freshly dried laundry. vice technician can re-set the payment Danger of burning.
Cleaning and care Cleaning them with water Replacing the filters If there is a great deal of compacted Do not replace the filters if they fluff on any of the filters, they can be are damp or wet. Damp or wet filters removed and cleaned under hot could cause operational faults.
^ 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 or via the internet at www.miele-shop.com.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the heat exchanger Check the heat exchanger unit regularly. It should always be cleaned immediately the Clean condenser unit or Clean out airways message appears. Removing the heat exchanger ^ Turn the lever on the inner cover downwards to the vertical position.
Cleaning and care If you can see some fluff: ^ Clean the condenser unit as described below. To clean the condenser unit ^ Use a shower head or similar to rinse the unit out as shown. ^ Pull the condenser (heat exchanger) unit out of its housing by the handle.
Cleaning and care ^ Check the condenser unit again for Replacing the condenser unit any visible fluff, and if necessary ^ Push the condenser unit all the way flush it through again until it has all back into the housing, until it clicks gone.
Problem solving guide Problem solving guide With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department. Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations.
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Clean out airways There is a blockage – Confirm with OK. Clean the filters in the ducting system. – Clean the fluff filters. Check ducting. – Check all possible causes appears at the end given under "The drying of a programme.* process goes on too long or...
Problem solving guide An unsatisfactory drying result Problem Possible cause Remedy The laundry is not The load consisted of – Finish drying using the sufficiently dry. different fabrics. Hot air programme (timed drying). – Next time, select a more suitable programme (see "Programme chart"...
Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The drying You might be asked to Please check all possible process goes on clean the airways/ducting causes, described below. too long or even system again. switches off. Ventilation to and from the Open a door or window while dryer may be insufficient, the dryer is in operation for...
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Water leaks from the – The inner cover of the – Ensure that the dryer after the condenser unit has not condenser unit is condenser unit has been locked properly positioned correctly been cleaned. and/or the condenser and lock the inner unit has not been...
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The programme There is no power to – Is the dryer switched on? does not start and the dryer. – Is the door closed properly? the display is dark. – Has the fuse or circuit breaker tripped? When the power comes back on after a power cut, confirm...
^ Apply a little pressure and whilst doing so turn your wrist 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 Miele Service Department (see back cover for contact details). Optional accessories for this dryer are available from your Miele Dealer or from When contacting the your Dealer or the the Miele Spare Parts Department. Service Department, please quote the...
Installation and connection Front view a Mains connection cable f External drainage options (e.g. via wash basin, wash basin drain outlet b Control panel or gully) c Door Optional accessory: Extension hose d Service panel for condenser unit g Intake and exhaust vents for cooling the condenser unit e Four height adjustable screw feet...
A stacking kit is required which can be purchased from b Air exhaust vent for cooling the Miele. The stacking kit must be fitted by condenser unit a Miele authorised service technician. c Stainless steel plith (open or closed,...
Installation and connection Installing the tumble dryer Levelling the machine Make sure the dryer door can be opened without hindrance after installation. Transporting the dryer to its installation site The machine must be perfectly level to ensure safe and proper operation. When moving the dryer, hold it by the lid where it protrudes to the rear.
(optional accessory). In order to ensure sufficient This must be connected and ventilation to the dryer, do not programmed by a Miele Service reduce the vent gap between the technician. underside of the dryer and the floor with a plinth, deep-pile carpet, etc.
Installation and connection External drainage of the condensed water The condensed water is pumped away through the drain hose which is located at the back of the dryer at the bottom. Drain hose length: ....2 m Delivery head: .
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.
Technical data Height 850 mm Width 595 mm Depth 710 mm Depth with door open 1188 mm Weight 60.5 kg Drum volume 130 l Maximum capacity 6.5 kg dry weight Length of connection cable 1600 mm Voltage Connected load Fuse rating See data plate Lamp wattage Test certificates awarded...