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Operating and Installation instructions for Tumble Dryer T 5206 It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine, to avoid the risk of accident or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 05 493 150...
Repairs should only be use or operation. undertaken by a Miele approved engin- Do not let small children play with the eer. machine or its controls. Supervise its Faulty components must only be use by the elderly or infirm.
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Warning and safety instructions In the event of a fault or for clean- The exhaust air must not be ing purposes, the machine is only vented into a chimney or vent flue completely isolated from the electricity which is in use. Neither should it be supply either when: connected to ducting which ventilates rooms with fireplaces.
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Accessory parts may only be fitted – contain rubber, foam rubber or rub- when expressly approved by ber like materials Miele. If other parts are used, guaran- tee, performance and product liability – have been treated with inflammable claims may be invalidated.
Help to protect the environment Help to protect the environment Disposal of the packing Energy saving tips material Make sure that your laundry is thor- oughly spun before drying. You will The transport and protective packing save up to 30% energy and time if has been selected from materials laundry is spun at 1200 rpm instead which are environmentally friendly for...
Guide to the machine Guide to the machine Control panel Pushbutton switches Programme selector The programme selector can be turned Door clockwise or anti-clockwise. Opens the drum door Cottons Light Extra dry Illuminates the drum Normal+ Normal Hand iron r Low temperature Hand iron rr Lower drying temperatures (for delicate...
Guide to the machine Explanation of control panel Use of the appliance A small panel is supplied with the ma- This automatic tumble dryer is particu- chine to explain the symbols on the larly suitable for use in communal control panel. Position this on the left laundry rooms, laundrettes etc.
Preparation of laundry Preparation of laundry Wash care labels General notes Woven and loopkit materials (e.g. T- Before drying check the drying Shirts, knitted garments) tend to shrink symbol on the wash care label. to varying extents depending on their quality.
Programme chart Programme chart Programme Laundry / Fabric type max. Notes load COTTONS Multi-layered fabrics 6 kg To prevent shrinkage Extra dry which would not be do not select the thoroughly dried using Extra dry programme Normal+ for jerseywear. programme. Mixed loads of cotton 6 kg Normal+...
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Programme chart Programme Laundry / Fabric type max. Notes load MINIMUM IRON Minimum iron items 3 kg With blended Normal + made of synthetics or fabrics consisting of blended fabrics, e.g. wool and pullovers,dresses, synthetics, consult trousers etc., which are the manufacturer’s not dried adequately in instructions, as the...
How to dry correctly How to dry correctly 1 Prepare the laundry Do not overload the drum. Overload- ing can cause unnecessary wear As far as possible, sort laundry for: and tear to the laundry and give a – the type of fibre or weave disappointing drying result.
How to dry correctly 3 Select a programme 5 At the end of a programme Turn the programme selector to the Turn the programme selector to the programme required. End position. Select low temperature if required. Press the door button to open the door.
Changing a programme Changing a programme To cancel a programme To select a different programme during drying Turn the programme selector switch to the End position. Turn the programme selector to the required programme. For safety reasons all programmes where the residual moisture content is The new programme starts from the be- monitored have a maximum running ginning.
Remove any fluff from the hollow part ing it is fitted the correct way round of the door holder through the wide in its holder. slit at the bottom. A cleaning brush is available at extra cost from the Miele Spare Parts De- partment.
Cleaning and care Casing and drum Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity supply. Avoid contact of stainless steel sur- faces (front, lid, casing) with liquid cleaning and disinfecting agents which contain chlorine or sodium hy- pochlorite. These agents can have a corrosive effect on stainless steel.
Problem solving guide Problem solving guide What to do if . . . ? With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of the machine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department.
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Problem solving guide Fault Possible cause Remedy The fluff filters – Clean as described in Drying times are might be clogged up. “Cleaning and Care”. too long. Ventilation to and from – Open a door or window the dryer is insufficient while the machine is (e.g.
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Problem solving guide Fault Possible cause Remedy Fluff comes off textiles – Remove any fluff from There is a build up of naturally during wearing the fluff filter (see fluff. and washing. The fluff that “Cleaning and Care”). collects in the filters of a tumble dryer has no effect on the lifetime of your laundry.
The temperature resistant lamp should be ordered from your Miele Dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department only. Replace the lamp and screw the plastic cover back on.
Service In the event of any faults which cannot be remedied, or if the machine is under guarantee, please contact – Your Miele Dealer or – The nearest Miele Service Department (see back cover for address) When contacting the Service Depart-...
Installation Installation View from the front 1 Isolator switch 5 Exhaust connection DN 100 Exit to the rear or through the 2 Coin mechanism (optional) left hand side of the machine 3 Control panel 6 Hexagon headed nut M 10 4 Door 7 Clamp 8 Screw, Washer, Plug (8 x 40)
4 Four height adjustable screw feet coin mechanism / time counter 5 Plinth base if required: 2 a.c. connection cable - masonry base built on site or (approx. 2 m long) - Miele steel plinth S 5005 available at extra cost 3 Exhaust ducting...
Do not use devices to turn the machine off automatically, (e.g. automatic timers). The tumble dryer can be combined with a Miele washing machine in a washer-dryer stack. For this purpose the appropriate stacking kit * is re- The screw feet can be adjusted to quired.
Installation - venting Installation - venting At the same time turn the cover cap Fitting the exhaust ducting anti-clockwise. The moist air produced during drying has to be vented to the outside. Vent socket In the same way remove the vent The dryer must only be operated socket from the rear vent outlet.
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Installation - venting The following materials are suitable for the exhaust ducting: – galvanized steel – plastic ducting – flexible ducting. Note that all ducting must be of a suitable heat resistant specification. Install the exhaust ducting so that the expelled exhaust air cannot be sucked into the machine again.
Installation - venting To calculate the effective duct length: Calculating the duct length Measure the actual duct length. The shortest passage for the expelled air is preferable, to ensure the tumble Establish the number of elbows or dryer functions most efficiently. Ex- bends necessary, noting the type of pelled air is slowed down in the vent bend, angle and radius involved...
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Installation - venting Table II Example: Side connection... . . 1.00 m Overall duct Internal Length (L) ....2.50 m length diameter Lower radius R = 400 mm .
Wall vent kit* or a Window quired. vent kit*. The kits/parts (marked *) are available from your Miele Dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Dept. Wall vent kit* (with necessary parts) 1. Wall pipe* 2. Flexible foam gasket* 1.
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Installation - venting Upward ducting via plastic vent duct- Upward ducting via flexible vent ing* to wall vent* ducting* to exhaust flue Adapter* required. A = Wire wound spiral ducting B = Flexible ducting 1. Wall pipe* 2. Adapter* 1. Wall pipe* 3.
Electrical connection Electrical connection Important Electrical connection U.K. The wires in the mains lead are col- All electrical work should be carried out oured in accordance with the following only by a suitably qualified and compe- code: tent person, in strict accordance with national and local safety regulations.
230V ~3 phase supply 60 Hz without neutral 400V ~2 phase supply 50 Hz (Electrical connection see Electrical connection T 5206) The machine is not convertible. The voltage, rated load and fuse rating are given on the data plate. Please en- sure these match the site mains supply.
Technical data Technical data Height 85.0 cm (adjustable +1/-0.5 cm) Width 59.5 cm Depth (incl. distance from the wall) 70.0 cm Weight 57 kg Drum volume 126 litres Capacity 6 kg dry weight Voltage Rated load see data plate Fuse rating Max.
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